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Give yourself time to relax whether you are buying or selling property.

Either can be stressful, but it's important to have at least a few minutes a day when the transfer of a property is not on your mind.

Find a quality home inspector. Check everything from past jobs to references to credentials.
You may even want to call a few of an inspector's past clients, to find out how well the inspector performed for them.

Research the neighborhoods that are of interest to you.
When you are buying a home you are not only buying the home, but you are also buying into a community and it is important that you feel comfortable in it.