Welcome to the Welsh & Welsh Real Estate 101 Resource Center. The following publications in this library may be accessed free and will help you make smart decisions in the home buying process.

	"Kansas Agency Disclosure" is the document required by the state of Kansas to explain real estate agency. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader
	"Missouri Agency Disclosure" is the document required by the state of Missouri to explain real estate agency. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader
	"KC Metro Home Finders EBA Agency Agreement" is the agency agreement used by our agents when representing clients. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader
	"Buyer Agency Agreement" is an agency agreement used by brokers who also list homes for sale. Contrast this agency agreement to the KC Metro Home Finder's agreement above. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader
	"Relocating To Another City" explains some of the perils and pitfalls that can happen when you are being transferred by an employer. (Featuring original art by John Bennetts.)
	"Greater Kansas City Area Cities and Schools" gives visitors not familiar with the Greater Kansas City area an idea what cities and schools are present here.
	"The Truth About Buyer Agency" provides a general overview of the various types of real estate agency that may be encountered by the home buying consumer. And what each means to you.
	"What are the Nations Leading Financial Advisors Saying About Exclusive Buyer Brokers" contains excerpts from the nation's leading financial advisors and their thoughts about buyer agency.
	"Steps in the Real Estate Game" is an outline of the process of buying a house and some of the things you need to consider..
	"New Home Construction - The Model Home Trap" is an article that anyone who is building a home or contemplating building a home MUST READ!
	"How You Can Be Duped with the Home Loan" talks about some of the problems that are prevalent in the cutthroat home loan industry. Reading this article can save thousands of dollars.
	"Illusions Set by Agents Who Work With Brokers that List Property for Sale" walks you through several real-life sales scenarios that everyone faces when buying a house. This article vividly shows how duped you can be without a proper understanding of the real estate industry. (Featuring original art by John Bennetts.)
	"Question the Illusion-A Home Buyer's Guide to Understanding Real Estate" was originally sold for $5.95. It's available free on the web site. This comprehensive book covers all angles of the real estate market and should be required reading for anyone building or buying a home. (Featuring original art by John Bennetts)
	"Relocating to Another City - What Do You Know About Your Employer's Relocation Benefits, Policies, and Practices?"is a more detailed look at some of the problems inherent in employee relocation. If you are transferring, you should read this document!
	"Guidelines for Buying or Building a New Home"is a detailed road map for a home buyer in what steps need to be followed in the home building process. This document helps you quantify needs versus wants, why a real estate agent is necessary in the process, and contract requirement discussions. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader
	"New Home Construction Property Disclosure Form" lists ALL the questions that a person building a home had better ask...before they find out the hard way. Things like "Has any hazardous waste been dumped on the property?".
	"How to Conduct a Successful Interview for a Buyer Agent" outlines the process to help you select a real estate agent that you can be comfortable with and trust. After all, buying a home is for most of us our single largest expenditure in our lives.
	"How to Save Money Using a Construction Loan" discusses how a person building a home may be able to save money in utilizing a construction loan effectively.