From Deseret News archives:

Tips for a homebuyer's market

Published: Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 12:02 a.m. MST
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Do:

• Negotiate your best price to avoid paying too much.
• Ask for concessions or home warranties. Motivated sellers will often consider your requests if they are reasonable.
• Work with professionals who understand the market area and know the recent comparable sales in that area.
• Do your homework. Consumers should do their own online research to be better educated.
• Shop around for favorable financing from a reputable lender.
• Know and understand your needs and wants and make sure they are being met. If a home is not what you need, then it's not a good buy.
• Check the inventory available in your target area — it should be high. Job growth should also be good, and foreclosures should be low.

Don't:

• Expect to get a steal — there are very few out there. Have reasonable expectations.
• Get caught in a buying frenzy. In a multiple-offer situation, step back and look at the whole picture before making an offer.

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• Assume local trends mirror national trends. Get the facts about your local economic situation.
• Buy outside your means.
• Buy because of an emotional attachment. Make sure it is a good business decision.


Source: Deseret Morning News reporting

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