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The paperwork when buying a new home can be overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time at the house-buying rodeo. I mean, you sit across from your REALTOR, and they start to reel it all out.

There’s the consumer relationships guide, then the exclusive buyer representation agreement, then you’ve got the residential purchase contract. Depending on what type of house you’re buying, the purchase contract is just the start.

This guide, produced in collaboration with the Brix Real Estate Group, explains, in plain language, what each document is, why it exists, and what to pay attention to before you sign. Your REALTOR will walk through every one with you; we produced this checklist so you walk into the room already understanding them.