What questions should I ask before buying a house? 🏠

What questions should I ask before buying a house?

Before you fall in love with a listing, make sure your questions are doing the heavy lifting. In this Real Estate Rank iQ guide, we give you a punchy, practical checklist to negotiate smarter, avoid costly surprises, and buy with confidence—all in one watch.

Ask these (and win your deal):
✅ Money & Mortgage: Are you pre-approved (not pre-qualified)? What’s the interest rate, APR, and rate lock? What are total closing costs and cash-to-close? Any points or lender credits?

✅ Property & Inspection: How old are the roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical? Any foundation or moisture issues? What did the inspection and seller disclosures reveal? Estimated repair/renovation costs?

✅ Neighborhood & Ownership Costs: Typical insurance (incl. flood/fire)? Property taxes, HOA dues, utilities, and special assessments? Commute, schools, noise, future zoning/development nearby?

✅ Valuation, Terms & Protection: Recent comps and appraisal risk? Contingencies (inspection, appraisal, finance) and timeline? Seller concessions available? Home warranty options?

✅ Negotiation Edge: What’s days on market, price history, and seller motivation? Where can you trade price vs. credits vs. repairs to create a win-win?

Why this matters: The right questions turn data into leverage—helping you secure better terms, cap risk, and protect long-term wealth.

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What questions should I ask before buying a house? 🏠
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Mortgage Basics
01:42 - Property Condition Inspection
02:38 - Understanding Inspection Report
03:31 - True Cost of Home Ownership
04:23 - Home Valuation Process
05:16 - Free Home Buyer Checklist



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