Paid PostPosted on Jun 1, 201711 Surprising Things You Probably Didn't Know About Buying Your First HomeIn some states, it's required that they tell you if the house is haunted.by RE/MAXBrand PublisherLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Never just randomly pick the first real estate agent you meet. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. Get a CLUE (report). Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Determine your deal breakers ahead of time and then stick to them. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. Your down payment may not be as much as you think. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Perform a land survey. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. Know when to be flexible and when not to be. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Usually the seller pays the commission, not the buyer. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. It takes time to find the right spot. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Research zoning ahead of time. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. Don't be afraid to ask questions. View this image on Imgur imgur.com While it varies from state to state, there often are disclosures that sellers are obligated to make. For instance, in Arizona, they must tell you if there has been an investigation into a haunting on a property. 11. Everyone's process and experience are different. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Don't worry. The home-buying process is fun, exciting, and full of surprises. Take the journey with a RE/MAX real estate agent.