Buying & Selling Real Estate in Washington

Introduction

Buying or selling real estate may be the largest single investment - and one of the greatest satisfactions - of your lifetime. Along with a substantial financial commitment, such transactions usually involve risks, technicalities, and legal considerations. This document is intended to provide you with general information about the basics of buying and selling real estate. It explains essential steps in the process and suggests guidelines for avoiding pitfalls, but it does not attempt to provide specific legal advice. Therefore, if you are not knowledgeable or experienced in negotiating terms, arranging financing, analyzing tax consequences or handling related details, you may want to seek professional advice and assistance at the outset of a transaction.