By: Marian Camacho - Associate Broker
For most people, buying a home is the biggest purchase they will ever
make. For any
buyer, especially a first-timer, the process can be quite
overwhelming. You don’t just find a home
you love, write up an offer and receive the keys in a box wrapped with a big
red ribbon! We only wish it would be that easy.
There are many different grueling steps in between home search to
closing that we as Realtors help our clients navigate.
So
where to begin?... I believe it is vital to start by enlisting the help
of a professional, like myself or someone on our team. As your
Realtor, we then connect you
with a preferred lender to help you discover how much of a home you can
afford. We're talking monthly house payment and down payment. The most important thing to know out of the
gate, is what’s affordable for you and your family. You may love that $300,000
home down the street, but is it worth stretching your finances so thin that
your family is eating Ramen Noodles for the rest of your lives? It’s something you have to think about.
Next comes the fun part... House Hunting! We
sit down with you for a buyer consultation. That's fancy wording for us
getting to know what you want in a house. Is it a big yard, a huge
family kitchen? With that information, we then set you up on a
personalized portal search and send the listings straight to your email
inbox. Part of
our job is to save you hours upon hours of online searching, often on
sites
that are unreliable…(I won’t mention any names.) From there we take you
to view
the homes you choose, in person. When you find something you like, we
sit down
and write up the offer with you! The
vast experience of a Realtor can not be something you pass up on. There are too many rigors and rules that can
trip you up in the home-buying process if you don’t know what you’re doing.
The greatest piece of advice I can offer to buyers in the process would be to not
be afraid to ask questions to your Realtor or lender. If you’re not sure about
something, ask! If you’re still feeling overwhelmed, take a step back and
breathe. Keep your eye on the prize,
which is in owning your own home. Purchasing a home is an important and very
rewarding accomplishment in life. If you focus on the ultimate end-goal, you
should feel much better afterward.
If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell a home, Call Me Today! 505-264-3344!!
Our team has helped more than 3,800 families move since 1986! We can help you too!!!
