Shopping and Making an Offer

Realtors can help you navigate buying a home, but it’s still essential to understand the process yourself. From checking out listings to making an offer, every detail matters – including preparing for the unexpected.

Watch the video to learn more about Shopping and Making an Offer, then test your knowledge at the end of the lesson.

The multiple listing service, or MLS, is a private database where your real estate agent can:

A. Make an offer on a home

B. Access up-to-date listings

C. Schedule home inspections

D. Adjust a property’s value

When it comes to viewing properties, you have options including private showings, open houses, and virtual tours.

A. True

B. False

A comparative market analysis, or CMA, considers all of the following factors in estimating a property’s value except for:

A. Location

B. Vegetation

C. Age

D. Square footage

Fill out the following Homebuying Questionnaire to get a better understanding of what you’re looking for as you buy a home: