Tips for Homebuyers

Whether you are a single home buyer or a family, there are probably few things in life that are as exciting - or nerve-racking - as looking for a home. If one has organized a home buying plan, one can minimize a great deal of the emotional impact. By determining your buying bower, your wants and needs, and have an organized search plan, your chances of a stress-free experience are much better.

What is one of the most important factors in utilizing organization?

A mortgage pre-qualification is the second step after calling me. This will not only give you an exact price range, a pre-approval will add a great deal of strength to an offer you present. We have several quality lenders we work with to obtain the best loan programs personalized for our buyers' needs.

How about finding the "perfect" home?

I hear about this, and having sold over 3,000 homes, I can tell you there is not a perfect home. There are many people that make the mistake of thinking that they will, if they look around long enough, find a home that has 100% of their needs and wants. Determine the most important of your needs, and the most desired of your wants, and select a home that meets the majority of them. Ideally, if you can find 80-85% of your requirements, you should jump on it before someone else does.

Any other tips for home buyers?

An important thing for single individuals: don't over-buy the first time. A large and beautiful home with little or no furniture tends to be empty and cold. A life where almost every dime of your earnings goes to the support of your home wears thin very quickly and is a frequent cause of stress. Also, certain types of homes may possibly appeal a bit more to some single home buyers, such as townhomes and condominiums that help with maintenance, are a good place to start. 96% of people start their search online, and many internet sites offer inaccurate housing information. Our team offers a competitive edge to this with completely accurate information, and a personalized, professional search sent straight to your inbox!