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Hire a REALTOR®

Since this is your first time buying a home, your trusted REALTOR® will be there to help you walk through every step of the process.

Your REALTOR® will represent you professionally and negotiate on your behalf.  I use the term REALTOR® because I strongly recommend that you hire a real estate agent who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).  Why?  They are highly regarded professionals who follow a strict code of ethics, http://tinyurl.com/dy2wjx4.

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