Episode 56: Listen Up Home Buyers – How to Buy a Home

Episode Summary

In this episode of Listen Up Homebuyers, NAEBA president, Ben Clark and Victoria Ray Henderson discuss the essential steps in the home buying process. They emphasize the importance of finding a dedicated buyer’s agent, understanding representation and pre-qualification. The conversation covers home buyer education, navigating the home search, making offers, negotiation strategies, and the final steps to closing a deal. The goal of this episode is to empower potential homebuyers with knowledge and insights to make informed decisions throughout their journey.

Takeaways

• Buying a home is a process that requires careful planning.
• Finding an agent who represents your interests is crucial.
• Pre-qualification helps you understand your budget.
• Education about the home buying process is essential.
• Expect data from your exclusive buyer’s agent so you can make informed decisions.
• Negotiation skills can significantly impact the buying experience.
• Due diligence can protect buyers from potential issues.
• Understanding market conditions helps in making the right offer.
• The closing process involves key steps including finalizing the loan process.
• Having a dedicated exclusive buyer’s agent can make the process smoother.

Episode Notes

Learn how to buy a home with expert guidance from the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA).

Unlike traditional real estate agents, exclusive buyer agents represent home buyers only — never sellers — so you get loyal, unbiased advice throughout the home buying process.

On this episode of the podcast, Listen Up Home Buyers! Ben Clark the president of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents talks with Victoria Ray Henderson about the steps to buying a home in today’s market & why working with an exclusive buyer’s agent gives you an advantage.

You will also learn why you don’t want to call the listing agent to tour a property how to buy a home home buying tips 2025 real estate tips for buyers first time home buyer tips and all about NAEBA, the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents.

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