Coordinated Plan - Buying real estate will probably be the biggest purchase of your life, but it doesn't have to be the most stressful! With a well coordinated plan, it is possible to buy a home without causing a major disruption in your life.
Key Elements - The key elements of a real estate purchase will be discussed thoroughly during your FREE Consultation. Guiding you from the point of preparation for buying a house right through the day of closing. You will get to know who the "players" will be -- Inspectors, Lenders, Attorneys and Sellers. It is highly recommended that, if you are buying your first home, you spend a significant amount of time developing a clear plan of action and I can help.
Saving you Money - I can save you time, aggravation, and money. For example, pre-approval(Lenders), directing Inspectors, and Negotiating the Details.
The following are common sense suggestions to help make the home buying experience convenient, efficient, as well as fun and exciting.
Put Pen to Paper - Make a specific list of what you are looking for in a home. What are your priorities? A big backyard for the kids? A huge master bedroom? A modern kitchen? Know what you want and go after it. Also, decide where you are willing to compromise and where you aren't. This will help at decision time.
Get Pre-approved for a Mortgage - Pre-approval lets the seller know you're serious. If you're pre-approved, you will be more likely to make a deal.
Don't Make Low Ball Offers - Sellers get turned off when buyers make very low offers. Make fair offers. Work with your licensed salesperson to come up with a strategy for the negotiations.
Look Past the Decor - It's easy to get turned off by a home that is poorly decorated or dirty. Use your imagination to picture a clean, well-decorated house - it could be your dream home.
Protect Yourself - Once you have your home under contract be sure to do the following:
- Get a Home Inspection
- Get a Termite Inspection
- Get a Radon Inspection
- Get an Appraisal
- Get Homeowner's Insurance
- Get Title Insurance
- Get a Survey
These services can cost a few dollars, but it is important to protect one of the biggest investments of your life.
Relax and Have Fun (Don't Worry, Be Happy) - Home buying can be stressful. That's why it's important to have a game plan and stick to it. If you do, your stress level will be minimized and you can enjoy the journey.
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