BUYERS

6 STEPS TO PURCHASE A PROPERTY


DECISION

STEP 1

Purchasing a house is not as difficult as you might think. However, you should consider all the pros and cons before jumping on board. The buying process will go a lot smoother if you get familiar with your real estate market and narrow down your wants and needs before you start looking at houses. These are some things that you should consider to ensure you are ready: Sort out your desires and needs and consider all short and long term factors.



AGENT

STEP 2

Hire the right agent. You already found her!

 



LENDER

STEP 3

Understand how much “house” you can afford! Loan pre-approval, contrary to popular belief, is not for the agent’s benefit. Loan pre-approval is to prove a buyer’s reliability to the seller. Many real estate professionals tell home buyers that it is critical to apply for a loan before shopping for a home. This is on many occasions considered the first step on purchasing real estate.



FIND

STEP 4

Online search is the most popular and effective way to find and compare properties. However, you may also may want to consider searching on magazines, classified ads and even driving around to preview neighborhoods. All these are brilliant ways to understand and learn what is available. It would also assist you to ensure you are not leaving any good option on the table.

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OFFER

STEP 5

Never show desperation! If you feel you found your “dream home” discuss details with your realtor to ensure the offer leads to an easy negotiation that would benefit you. Always remember that there is not a set of instructions that can cover all the differences in real estate laws and customs that exist throughout the country. For that reason, the system of making an offer and its specific contingencies depend significantly on your location. However, there are some home buying guidelines that can assist you fine-tune your offer, no matter where you live. Learn how to work with your agent and trust on his or her experience.



CLOSING

STEP 6

As your closing date nears, both parties involved in your real estate transaction should check its progress on a daily basis. This will prevent any possible issues that would delay the closing date, or even worse, that would kill the deal.

Remember, it is completely OK to ask your realtor for questions at closing. If you are a first time buyer, you want to ensure you understand all important aspects of owning a house.


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