(Losing Money) 10 Lessons I Wish I Knew Before (Buying a house)

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My name is Wayne Turner, and I’ve spent 30 years in real estate—buying, selling, investing, and yes…making A LOT of mistakes along the way. In this video, I’m breaking down the 10 biggest real estate lessons I wish I knew BEFORE buying a house, so you don’t repeat the same costly and stressful mistakes. ✅ Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking for your next investment, these are the exact things that could save you thousands of dollars, keep you from getting ripped off, and help you negotiate like a pro. Here’s What I Cover (Based on My Personal Mistakes): - How I lost thousands by not knowing sellers can pay closing costs - The down payment grants I didn’t know existed (and how YOU can qualify) - Inspection flaws that almost cost me a bad roof & foundation problems - What I learned about hiring a good real estate agent and the cost - Red flags I ignored when a seller wasn’t motivated - Secret signs a seller is READY TO DEAL and how to negotiate better terms - Why you should ask for repairs—and how you can get them included - How appraisals work and how they determine a house value - The trick I now use to spot hidden value in a property 💡 If you want to: ✔ Buy a home with little to no money out-of-pocket ✔ Get closing costs covered by the seller ✔ Avoid inspection disasters ✔ Work with an agent who actually works for YOU ✔ Recognize a truly motivated seller (and get a deal) ✔ Never overpay for a home again 👉 Then watch this entire video—because every lesson came from money I personally lost or stress I could have avoided. 📌 BONUS: At the end, I share my #1 negotiation trick that instantly tells you if you can push for a lower price or better terms. 📍 Timestamps: (You can update once the video is edited) 00:00 – Intro: My biggest real estate regrets 01:22 – Mistake #1: Not asking seller to pay closing costs 04:10 – Mistake #2: Down payment grants I missed out on 🔔 Subscribe if you want more real estate truth without the sugar-coating. 👍 Like this video if you want more content from real-life experience. 💬 Drop a comment with your biggest question before buying a house. #HomeBuyingMistakes #RealEstateTips #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #DownPaymentGrants #SellerClosingCosts #WayneTurner #RealEstateLessons #BuyingAHouseTips 🟢 Working With Wayne Buy a Home: https://wayneturner.com/buying Sell a Home: https://wayneturner.com/selling Find an Agent: https://wayneturner.com/find-an-agent Get a Mortgage: https://wayneturner.com/mortgage Sell Real Estate With Wayne: wayneturner.com/agents 🟢 Helpful Links Helpful Products: https://wayneturnerstore.com USDA Eligibility Map: https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do?pageAction=sfhprev Foreclosures: https://FindMyForeclosure.com CreditKarma (credit scores, reports, credit monitoring): https://tidd.ly/4ljGpZJ myFico: (credit scores, reports, credit monitoring): https://tidd.ly/4hqPPPV 🟢 Stay Connected: Website: 🌐 http://www.WayneTurner.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TurnerRealEstateGroup/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealwayneturner/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneturner333 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wayneturner Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/wayneturner/ TikTok: @therealwayneturner The contents of this video are for educational and entertainment purposes. For financial, accounting, tax, or legal advice, consult a financial advisor, accountant, and/or attorney. Purchasing products through Wayne's affiliate links allows him to continue to share and teach others. The goal is for everyone to become knowledgeable so they can make the best-informed decisions when it comes to real estate. Wayne may earn a small commission from purchases made through links on these channels. You are not required to purchase anything or use the services of Wayne Turner or any of his affiliates.