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- Buying a home is one of the most expensive decisions you'll ever make.
- We asked real estate agents the most important questions you should ask before you close the deal on a new home.
- They said you should ask them how long the house has been on the market, why the owners are selling, and other questions before it's too late.
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Buying a home is one of the most expensive decisions you'll ever make.
But all too often, buyers can forget to ask key questions that can help them make smarter decisions around the buying process.
Not asking the right questions can leave you with a home you're unhappy with, or worse, have trouble selling in the future. And with the median US listing price sitting at $300,000, choosing the wrong house is not a mistake many can afford to make.
We asked real estate agents to share the most important questions home buyers should ask before they close the deal.
Here are the questions you should ask before you buy.