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What are the steps that should be taken when buying a home?
Buyers Answers
Determine the minimum requirements your new home must have. Things to consider are number of bedrooms, square footage, room for a pool, master up or down, 1 story or 2, home office, garage size, lot size etc.
Get pre-approved for your financing. This should be done before you start looking. Determining how much you can afford and what you are willing to spend is paramount. Why waste your time looking for homes that are priced more than you are willing to spend? Also, once you find a home, the Seller will want to know you have the ability to purchase his home before he will take your offer seriously.
Determine where you want to live. Narrow down this list to specific neighborhoods. If multiple neighborhoods are acceptable, rank each in the order of preference. The narrower this list is, the easier your search will be. Too many options make the decision difficult. Things to consider are location relative to schools, work, shopping and recreation. A good agent can greatly assist you with this process.
Find a good agent to work with.(see below) A good agent can help you with location issues, schools, lenders, features to consider, and financing options. He can also help you determine if the house you want is priced correctly.
Go over your requirements with your agent and have him set up a tour to view the homes that match. Tour the homes and pick the one that suits you the best. Congratulations! You are ready to make an offer.
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