How to Encounter Accommodation in a Competitive Market
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How to Encounter 
Accommodation in a 
Competitive Market?
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The housing market is currently superheated, at least 
for sellers and landlords. It is extremely competitive for 
buyers and renters looking for a new home. If you are 
stumbling to find housing in today’s market, here are a 
few ways that you can get ahead of the game.
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• Buyers who work with a real estate agent often have an easier time 
finding a home and a smoother time getting from an offer to closing.
• Renters can also work with a real estate agent to find a new rental, 
although not all agents work with rentals.
• To find an agent that can work with you, ask for recommendations from 
family or friends in the area or look for someone who is a member of the 
National Association of Realtors and comes recommended.
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By expanding your search criteria, you will have access 
to a wider pool of available homes. Again, an 
experienced agent can help you determine which areas 
will work for your needs and which home features are 
must-haves.
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If you have some DIY skills, taking on a fixer-upper might give 
you more options in a less competitive part of your market. 
Many potential homeowners don’t have the time, know-how, or 
budget to take on a home with a long list of projects. Some 
financing options have requirements for the condition of a 
home as well. If you can take on a fixer-upper, that might be 
the route to get into your dream home. Just make sure that you 
are knowledgeable about what it takes so that you aren’t left 
with a disaster.
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