Five Things Buyers Should Avoid Before Closing on a Home

Continuing on with our series of the top five things not to do before closing on a home, we bring you part 4:

4. Don’t become best friends with the seller. It’s important to be friendly, but don't get into too many long discussions with the sellers, because personality conflicts often cloud judgments. Remember, this is their home. A casual statement about ugly carpet might be enough to keep the seller from negotiating with you about repairs or other issues that crop up.

Stay tuned for our fifth and final tip on what not to do before closing on a home. For more home-buying advice, contact a Real Living agent or visit RealLiving.com today.