LOOKING FOR A HOME IN A BUYERS MARKET


We love helping people find their dream home. Buying a home is a big decision and we work closely with you through the entire process.  There are many things to consider when purchasing a home such as price, size, location, lifestyle, and amenities.  Listed below are steps to help you begin this exciting process and to assist in streamlining your wants vs. needs.

Price.  The first step is to find out what you are able to spend on a home.  If you do not have a lender yet, you could check with your bank, credit union, or we can refer you to some mortgage brokers we have worked with.  There are programs available to first time home buyers, veterans, and service workers (police officers /firefighters /nurses), etc. Make sure when you are talking to a lender that you clearly understand the loan options available to you. Once you know what you qualify for and receive a pre-approval letter, I can help you prioritize what you are looking for in a home.

Wants vs. needs.   There will be certain conditions and elements that are “must haves” and others that would be “nice-to-have”.  Distinguishing between the two will help in your home search.  An example could be that you must have 3 bedrooms and it would be nice to have a Jacuzzi tub.  We will discuss and fill out a checklist of your wants and needs to narrow down your search.

Finding your dream home.  Viewing homes for purchase is exciting.  As you view different properties we will be able to narrow down the wants vs. needs even more.   Price permitting, there may be features that you didn't think of before that you would like to incorporate in your search. I use all of the resources available to me to explore available properties to narrow down homes worth your time to view.   Once you find a home, it is my promise to guide you through all aspects of writing up a strong offer at a fair price for you.  I will be with you through the entire process of the purchase to ensure you walk away a happy home owner.