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Is It Time to Start House Hunting?
How to tell whether you are ready to start looking, before you spend weekends at open houses.
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Buyer Academy
Short, plain-English videos from Rute that take you through buying a home in Arizona, from “am I ready?” to closing day.
Available nowMon–Sat 8am–7pm · Sun: By appointment
11 videos · about 8 minutes
01 Getting Started2 videos
02 Financing3 videos
03 Finding Your Home2 videos
04 Making an Offer1 video
05 Under Contract1 video
06 Closing1 video
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The video library
Learn it in 6 short steps.
Watch in order or jump to the step you’re on. Most videos run about a minute or less.
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Step 1 of 6
Getting Started
Know the road ahead before you start.
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Let’s Start Searching: Identifying Your Home
How to define what you actually need in a home, so your search stays focused.
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Step 2 of 6
Financing
Get your money ready before you shop.
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Why You Must Get Pre-Qualified First
Why pre-qualification comes before house hunting in Arizona, and what it tells you about your budget.
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Why Get Pre-Approved Before You Shop
How a pre-approval makes your offer stronger and your search more realistic.
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Finding a Lender in Arizona
What to look for when you choose a lender for your Arizona home purchase.
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Step 3 of 6
Finding Your Home
What to look for on every tour.
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3 Things to Look for When House Hunting
Three things to check on every showing in Arizona, beyond the paint and the finishes.
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3 Things You Must Look for When Buying
A second look at the must-check items that save buyers money and headaches later.
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Found a home you love?
Before you make an offer, talk it through with Rute. No pressure, just straight answers about your next step.
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Step 4 of 6
Making an Offer
Ready when you find the one.
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Make an Offer Like a Pro
How to put together an offer that gets taken seriously in an Arizona market.
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Step 5 of 6
Under Contract
Protect yourself before you close.
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Why the Home Inspection Matters
How a professional home inspection can uncover costly surprises before the home is yours.
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Step 6 of 6
Closing
The last stretch, and the keys.
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Closing Day: From Contract to Keys
What to expect on closing day, when the home finally becomes yours.
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Get to Know Rute Maguire
Who you’ll be working with.
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Get to Know Rute Maguire
Meet Rute: REALTOR® and Branch Manager with HomeSmart Premier, a Casa Grande local, and the person who will guide you through every step.
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