Priscilla Hammond's Advice

I'd suggest you find an Agent first, they will have a list of Loan Officers who've successfully closed their sales.

Check to see if the county tax assessor's office has a website that gives you property information, several of them do these days.

Here in Georgia our MLS automatically feeds to other websites, we don't control where it's syndicated to.To get the most exposure which will help bring the highest price, you do not want to block your listing at all.

A Seller should always be presented with all available options and make a decision and/or consult with other professionals such as lawyers & accountants to come to an arrangement they're comfortable with. That's why I schedule options appointments and NOT listing appointments.

The title search & title insurance are good for your benefit and for your lender's benefit. Surveys aren't common, but if the lender requires it, then you have to get one. In most cases the lender is submitting the majority of the funds up front for the home, so they have final say on everything. I know it's hard but just try to keep that in mind.

The average sales price for 3 bedrooms within a 1 mile radius is about $30k. You would need to pay for an appraisal to get the value of the particular home you're referring to.

Your home would get more exposure to Agents with qualiified buyers listed in an MLS.

Location is THE most important factor when buying a home because it is the one thing you cannot change.

If the home you purchased was a foreclosure, it's common that the new Buyer won't get garage door openers, etc.

Try LendingTree or Quicken Loans they give you rates from different lenders.