| As a buyer's agent I have seen it all when it | | | | shopping and recreation? For a home to be truly |
| comes to home buying. Helping people to find their | | | | feasible it should be within reasonable distance of |
| dream homes has been a real education and it | | | | everything you require on a day-to-day basis. |
| has helped me to identify what too look for when | | | | Inspection - You should NEVER purchase a home |
| buying a home. There are quite a few things to | | | | without an inspection. Even if the home is a new |
| look for so only some of the major things will be | | | | construction home it should be inspected prior to |
| listed in this article. Hopefully you will find them | | | | purchase. Be wary of sellers who try to downplay |
| helpful in your home search. | | | | the necessity of a home inspection, they may be |
| Find Your Price Range - This is one of the most | | | | hiding something. Home inspections are there to |
| important things to know when buying a home. | | | | help protect the buyers so take advantage of it! |
| How much home can you afford? There is little | | | | Timing - Keep a careful eye on the trends of |
| point in looking at homes that are either way too | | | | your local real estate market. Maybe now is not |
| expensive or far below what you want to pay. | | | | the best time to buy as the market could favor |
| Identifying your price range will automatically | | | | the seller. Try to purchase a home at the right |
| narrow down your home search exponentially and | | | | time in the market when it is favoring the buyer. |
| make it easier to formulate a game plan for | | | | Of course there are more detailed things to look |
| looking at the available homes. | | | | for when actually viewing homes but those will be |
| Location - The location of your home will be | | | | dependent on your needs and the individual |
| another important thing to consider. How close is | | | | homes. So good luck with the shopping and if you |
| it to work? To school for the kids if there are | | | | ever need advice, give me a call. |
| any? How close is it to transit if necessary and | | | | |