Our weekly #CreditChat started in 2012 to help our community learn about credit and important personal finance topics (e.g. saving money, paying down debt, improving credit scores). Each chat is hosted by @Experian on Twitter and all are welcome to participate. DM us any questions.
Join us for #CreditChat on Twitter to learn what you need to know when buying or selling a home! We’ll be discussing topics like the importance of credit scores, budgeting tips, finding the right mortgage and more. We invite everyone – no matter your level of expertise – to join the conversation. See you then!
Topic: What You Should Know When Getting Ready to Buy or Sell a Home
When: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Join the live hashtag discussion
The panel will include: Tom Brickman: Founder of The Frugal Gay, Real Estate Investor & side hustle enthusiast; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian and Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
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Questions we will discuss:
- What factors should be considered when choosing to buy or sell a home in the current market?
- How can people ensure their credit is in sound shape to purchase a home?
- How can people determine how much house they can afford based on their income and other financial considerations?
- How can someone gauge whether they have enough saved to purchase a home (down payment, closing costs, repairs and more)?
- What loan options are available for first-time homebuyers?
- When working with a realtor, how can you ensure that they are working in your best interest as a buyer or as a seller?
- Sellers: How can you determine the appropriate value for your home when listing it?
- When selling a home, how can someone determine if their house is best presented for a sale (e.g. staging, repairs), and should they prioritize these tasks?
- When selling a home should the seller offer to pay closing costs and other fees?
- What items are open to negotiation when buying or selling a home?
- Any final tips for someone preparing to buy or sell a home?
Check out our complete list of upcoming personal finance Twitter chats here.