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First-Time Home Buyer's Playbook

Understand how the real estate game works—from MLS data flow to agent contracts, offers, contingencies, and closing day.

30 Min
8 Chapters
First-Time Home Buyer's Playbook

Curriculum

01

How the Real Estate Game Actually Works

Understanding the difference between window shopping online and the actual market.

02

Before You Hire Any Buyer Agent

What every homebuyer MUST understand before signing a representation agreement.

03

Services, Options, and Massive Red Flags

Knowing what you are paying for, and recognizing a bad deal when you see one.

04

How Agents Get Paid (And Why It Matters)

Understanding the money trail and how it can pressure you into bad decisions.

05

Making an Offer (Without Losing Your Shirt)

What is actually in the contract when you say 'I want to buy this house.'

06

Contingencies - Your Legal Escape Hatches

How to back out of a deal and get your Earnest Money deposit back.

07

The Double Check - Inspections & Bank Approval

You check the house, while the bank checks you.

08

Closing Day - Getting the Keys

The final referee, the mountain of paperwork, and making it official.

Included Resources

Buyer Field Guide Reference.pdf