Your realtor has the best intentions, they do, but at the end of the day they want to sell houses, too. If you’re considering buying your first home make sure you look into these three things your realtor won’t tell you. You’ve got to be diligent, too.
It’s a bad neighborhood: Maybe you don’t know the town too well or you’re new here – either way, your dream home at a dream price may be that way for a reason. If you find out you’re not in the best neighborhood consider things like ADT Home Security and a good iron fence – there are ways to get around it.
It’s a busy street: Maybe your agent only showed you the house at night when all was quiet but what about in the mornings when school’s in? Or after church on Sundays? Visit the house at all times of day to see how the neighborhood acts when it’s not quiet time.
It’s a raw deal: No matter what the house looks like, ALWAYS get a professional inspection before you buy. It’s important to know what lies in wait in the basement, the foundation and the roof and these are not naked eye problems.
When shopping for a home, there are a lot of things to consider such as the location, the crime rate, the schools and more. One thing that many people don’t think of is the time of the month when they are considering their purchase. Did you know that you can save 10 or more when purchasing during a specific month? 10 may not sound like a lot, but when you factor in that percentage to a 200,000 price tag, you can save a lot of money. Listed below are a few months to Read more
Before closing on your home there are a list of things that you want to do. The first is to sit down and make sure that this is the home that you want to by and that you foresee yourself living in. Second you want to be 100 percent positive that you can afford this home and that you aren’t going to be digging yourself into a financial hole. After you have come up with these answers you want to be sure that you have Read more
Nothing matches the feeling of pride and accomplishment you get from home ownership. A home inspection will alleviate many of the concerns and worries.
Ask your Realtor to recommend three home inspection professionals. Don’t rely merely on their favorite. The Realtor doesn’t get paid until the sell closes. You don’t want the opinion and report of the home inspector clouded by their desire to maintain a ongoing relationship with the Realtor. Your purchase contract should be contingent upon a satisfactory home inspection. Be prepared to renegotiate or walk away if major Read more
Choosing a Realtor can be frustrating decision. These tips will give you a better understanding of what to look for in a Realtor. Experience is not always the golden rule, often a new realtor will be dedicated to a clients needs.
Interview
Call and schedule an interview with a realtor. Make mental notes during the meeting. Does the realtor seem preoccupied? Does the realtor receive calls during the meeting, instead of focusing attention on you?
Attitude
Friendly professionalism or rigid demeanor, this may reflect the client-realtor relationship. Realtors should show respect Read more
