Buyers, below are three simple steps that will make homebuying less stressful and more exciting.
Buying a home can be empowering, stressful, and overwhelming. Here are some steps you can take to make the experience easy, energizing, and even hopeful.
Step 1:
Determining your budget.
Before you fall in love with a neighborhood, house, or property, you have to know what you can afford, what you are willing to pay each month and plan for other expenses. Budgeting is more than figuring out how much you can borrow. It lets you see how much money you have, how much money you have leftover, and how much you can put towards a mortgage.
The first step is to start a mortgage application, and then work with a realtor to determine how much you are comfortable borrowing.
Step 2:
Identifying your must-haves, wants, and deal-breakers.
Create a chart of your must-haves, wants, and deal-breakers. Identify things like the number of bedrooms, garage, pool, location, etc. Mark them as must-haves, wants, and deal-breakers. Having a game plan before looking at homes will save you time. You’ll avoid looking at bad fits and feel confident bidding on the home of your dreams.
I can help. I’ve worked with 100s of buyers for over 36 years. I can help you think about extras you may never have even thought about. I can also help you make the most of your budget. Contact me today and start looking for the home of your dreams.
Step 3:
Finding the perfect home.
Now that you know your budget, must-haves, wants, and deal-breakers, it is time to start looking! You want to schedule best-fit showings. Suppose the house looks good on paper but doesn’t feel right. Walk away. If it feels great but is over budget, missing must-haves, or is not a good fit, walk away.
I’ve been in this business for over 36 years. Trust me when I say the right house will find you. If you would like help with buying a home, contact me today!