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Buyer & Seller Guides
Practical, Austin-specific guides for every step of buying or selling a home — written by Linda Dittoe, Broker at Austin Here I Come®, with over 25 years of experience.
The Complete Home Buyer's Guide — Austin, Texas Edition
$29.99

Buying a home has a lot of moving parts — this guide walks you through every one of them, written by an Austin broker with over 25 years of residential and commercial real estate experience.
This isn't a generic template. It's a complete, ready-to-use 36-page guide covering the entire home buying journey from pre-approval to move-in day, with Austin- and Texas-specific detail you won't find in a one-size-fits-all guide.
What's inside:
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The full home buying timeline, stage by stage
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Budgeting & pre-approval guidance, including Texas-specific first-time buyer programs
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A fillable mortgage comparison worksheet
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House hunting guidance with Austin-area neighborhood breakdowns
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A room-by-room showing checklist
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How offers work in Texas, plus an offer comparison worksheet
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The inspection process, with a full inspection checklist
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Homeowners insurance guidance for Texas buyers
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Everything to expect at closing, plus a closing checklist
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A complete moving checklist
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A year-round home maintenance calendar
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A glossary of common real estate terms
Whether you're a first-time buyer or just want a clear, organized roadmap for your purchase, this guide keeps you prepared and confident at every step.
Clients Who Keep Coming Back
Working with Linda has been exceptional across multiple transactions — smooth, professional, and successful every time. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, dependable Broker.
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