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Home Buying Guidelines
- If you have to resell soon, don’t buy an unusual
house.
- Even if the quality of the school district doesn’t
matter to you now, remember it might someday to
another buyer.
- Brand new homes may be lower in maintenance costs,
but can be higher in out of pocket expenses.
- There are no perfect homes. Be ready to make
compromises and concessions. Know what’s most
important to you and ‘give’ on those things that
aren’t.
- Location, location, location – some things don’t
change.
- Supply and demand is a critical issue. Be ready
to move quickly when you find what you want.
- Pay attention to floor plans. Changing layouts of
rooms can be costly.
- Get pre-approved for your mortgage prior to making
an offer.
- Be an educated buyer. Learn as much as you can
about the market before you buy.
- Compare mortgages – an artificially low interest
rate could have enormous hidden costs.
When interest rates are low – go for a fixed rate
mortgage.
- Redoing kitchens and baths can be very expensive –
check these out carefully.
- Imagine the home vacant. Do not be swayed by
decorating – the furnishings will leave with the
seller.
- Vacant homes appear larger than they are. It may
be a good idea to measure to make sure your
furnishings are going to fit.
- Buy the best home you can afford in the best
neighborhood you can afford. You are almost
always better off with the least expensive home in
the area rather than the most expensive.
- Pay attention to the original listing date of the
properties you look at; sellers tend to be more
flexible the longer the home is on the market.
- Be honest and open with me.
I work for you and can best help you if I have a
good understanding of your needs.
- You’ll know the right home for you when you see it
and it will have very little to do with logic. My
job is to be an objective medium in the process to
ensure your needs and interests are met and
protected.
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