Charles Kraus is a veteran real estate agent and Branch Manager for an international real estate company. He has been licensed since 1992 and has helped both home buyers and real estate agents understand the home buying process. Mr. Kraus is a top producing agent in Maryland and as Manager provides counsel, supervision and oversight for the real estate agents in his branch office.

Mr. Kraus is a Graduate of the Realtors Institute and the Maryland Association of Realtors Leadership Academy. He is an Associate Broker and Branch Manager for a real estate company in Annapolis, MD. Mr. Kraus has also served three terms on the Anne Arundel County Association of Realtors, Board of Directors and two terms as President of the Distinguished Sales Achievement Club of Anne Arundel County. He has also served two terms as Chairman of the Contract Forms Committee for the Anne Arundel County Association of Realtors. Mr. Kraus and his wife Pat are lifelong residents of Maryland and have lived and worked in the Greater Annapolis area since 1976. Total Running Time: 56 minutes.

In This Video You Will Learn the Eight Steps of the Home Buying Process:

• 1.Preparing to Buy - Create a Plan
• 2.Choose a Real Estate Professional
• 3.Consult a Home Loan Professional
• 4.Determine Your Housing Criteria
• 5.House Hunting and Selecting a House
• 6.Preparing an Offer and Negotiating the Contract
• 7.Inspections
• 8.Preparing for Closing / Settlement