Buying

• VISTA Realtors' sellers save $1,000 when buying a home in SW Ohio using VISTA Realtors - New construction or existing homes  (Minimum $100,000. Purchase)
• VISTA Sellers = Sellers who have paid a minimum of $1,000 commission to VISTA Realtors within a year of buying a home which pays a 3% of commission to VISTA Realtors and is not listed with VISTA Realtors
• Enjoy the advantage of having Mike Connelly as your Buyer's Representative
• Find out what the seller paid, what other homes are selling for, and 'on-your-side' negotiation
• Buying a VISTA Realtors Listing? Enjoy informational brochures and internet photos & information
• Save when buying a builder's new home - ask Mike for details!
• Buying Information:
  • HUD Buying Info
  • Ohio Dept Of Commerce - Buying & Selling Tips
  • Realtor.com Buying Info
  • Yahoo Real Estate
  • Mortgage and Loan Info
  • Trulia.com - Guide For Preparing To Buy
  • Trulia.com - What Buyers Do That Kill Deals
  • Trulia.com - 5 Steps to Deciding How Much To Offer

'Buying a Home' Tips

• Click here to view our services.
• Get a copy of your credit report and correct any errors.
• Reduce your consumer debt - pay down credit card balances.
• Assemble a cash down payment.
• Determine how much you can afford to pay for a home.
• Decide how much you are willing to spend for a home (different from how much you can afford).
• Get familiar with basic mortgage terms.
• Shop for a mortgage loan on the Internet.
• Get pre-approved or at least pre-qualified for a mortgage loan.
• Investigate neighborhoods where you want to look for a house.
• Consider neighborhood school quality and crime rates.
• Select two or three neighborhoods that meet your requirements.
• Try a search for 1000s of homes listed the the MLS and view our featured homes.
• Get your agent's help in evaluating the asking price of homes you like.
• Contact us for more help and personal recommendations.