NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide offering clients factors to consider when deciding whether real estate investment is right for them. The guide’s nine questions will help potential buyers think through the investment decision with the help of a real estate professional who’s a REALTOR®. Owning a home is part of the American dream—a path to generational wealth—but, for some, it’s just the first step in their real estate journey. When considering buying an investment property such as a residential rental, commercial building or land, these are questions to help determine if you’re ready. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides:
- NEW: Are You Ready to Invest in Real Estate?
- Thinking of Selling? 7 Factors to Consider
- How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
- Can’t Pay Your Mortgage? You Have Options
- 8 Tips for Selling Your Home in Winter
- Hiring a Remodeling Contractor
Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their home buying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy.
Be on the lookout for the next consumer guide, a checklist of 15 things sellers should do before every showing.

