Buying Real Estate

Buying a home is one of the largest purchases you will make in your lifetime and there are many steps in the transaction. To help you navigate the process, I’ve gathered suggestions for avoiding some of the most common mistakes and to help ensure a smooth experience.

Pre-Approval: Once you have determined your budget for your home, you will then want to connect with a reputable mortgage agent and find out what you can get approved for by a bank for a mortgage. Obtaining a pre-approval letter is essential as you will need to have that on hand for when you are ready to make your offer.

Location: There are many areas to consider when looking for your home. Each town or neighborhood offers something unique and identifying one that fits your needs is where I can help. Whichever area you are interested in, I can guide you through all of the neighborhoods of consideration and point you in the best direction to fulfill your dream. Let my years of experience work for you.

Home Inspection: A home inspection is one of the best reports that your money can buy. It doesn’t matter how old the home is, a professional home inspector can give you the best information about the condition of the home. Information learned from your inspection can assist you in planning for future repairs or in some cases can affect your offer should larger fixes be in need of immediate attention.

Ask Questions: As fun and exciting as the home search can be, there are questions that you want to be asking aside during the process. Some may seem more rudimentary, but may not be at the top of your list when you are physically looking at the property. Questions like how old the roof or systems are, why the seller is selling and proximity to nearby services are all valid questions that should be standard as you tour properties.