Is Anyone Representing You During the Home Buyer Process? Having the right representation is essential when you are trying to buy a home. For most prospective home buyers, the process becomes much easier with a great real estate agent on your side. To begin the process, your agent will be able to walk you through […]
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The end goal of a property transaction is for both the buyer and seller to come together and say yes to both the price and terms of an offer. There are many factors that go into the final price, including the market and the condition of the home, and it is inevitable both the buyer […]
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Avoid the trap of mind games during the negotiation stage. Stay calm, professional, and rational throughout the discussions to put your best foot forward. If your offer isn’t accepted, do not become too discouraged! Some markets are extremely competitive, and you have to be respectful of your budget. There will be another property you love […]
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The market fluctuates constantly, so if you want to know what you will need to pay to get the home you want, analyze the market trends! If you are well versed on the market trends, it will allow you to avoid overreacting if your offer is rejected. While a home rejection is always painful, it’s […]
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It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for… You’re ready to submit an offer on a home, which means it’s time to start the negotiations. Your realtor should be able to prep you in advance so that you are never blindsighted throughout the process. As you put together your offer, you want to closely look at […]
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It’s critical to think about the lifestyle you want to have with your new home, and to evaluate what neighborhoods in your area are most conducive to that lifestyle. In order to get the feel of a neighborhood, you will want to spend time exploring the areas where you could see yourself living. Some great […]
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Step one is accepting the universal truth that the perfect property doesn’t exist. That shouldn’t discourage anyone in the home buying process, because you can still find the perfect home for your needs! It’s just highly unlikely that one house will check off everything on your wishlist, which is why we encourage prospective buyers to […]
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Here comes the fun part: discussing your vision about features you would love for your new home to have! There is an overwhelming amount of possibilities out there, so your realtor should help you to stay focused on making a list of what features are most important to you. Of course it’s important to prioritize […]
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After you have decided to buy a new home, your realtor should sit down with you to have a realistic discussion about two important factors: your budget and what type of house that money will get you in your city. The same budget may get you a very different type of house from city to […]
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If a buyer has the financial liquidity, they may choose to pay for a home in cash and forgo mortgaging the home. The process for paying for a home in cash works a little bit differently. The main thing to note is that: Instead, you can request a letter from your financial institution that states […]
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