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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When you are in the home buying process, you really want to immerse yourself in the experience. This means: visiting neighborhoods you like, going to open houses, and booking private viewings with your agent to closely look at your favorite homes. Taking all of these steps will expedite the process of elimination for you and […]
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The concept of relative decision making ties into the home buying process because prospective homeowners must make a relative decision when choosing what properties they like. At any given moment, you are just working with as much information as you have, and you have to realize new homes constantly go on the market or get […]
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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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We’ve all experienced it before when something looked amazing online and didn’t quite live up to it’s photos in real life. Over the last twenty years, we’ve all come to learn that you can’t believe everything you see on the internet, especially when it comes to the world of real estate. While some photos might […]
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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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We are so glad you asked! Often people decide they want to buy a home, but they aren’t super clear on the particulars of what they want that home to look like in terms of location, size, features, and price. The outer ring is the first step where you may begin to start looking at […]
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