Tips before you buy your home

The best way to make sure you choose the right home is to properly prepare yourself.  The purchase of a home is a tremendous investment, both monetarily and emotionally.  If you are prepared, the process of buying your home will go more smoothly and result in you being a happy homeowner.  

Get Help

Your home will probably be one of the the largest investments of your life. It is vital that you choose the right agent to represent your interests.  The right agent will be someone whose experience and personality makes you comfortable.  Make sure the agent is very knowledgeable of the area you are interested in.  

Get Pre-Approved 

Do you know how much home you can afford? There is nothing more frustrating than finding the perfect home and then discovering it is out of your price range.  Speak with a lender to learn about the different financing options available to you.  This will prepare you for buying your home once you find just the right one! 

Avoid Major Purchases

In order to determine the amount of home you can afford a lender will use your pre-tax income you spend on debt.  Your debt ratio will include monthly loans and installment debt.  If you take on more debt before buying that reduces the amount that the lender will finance. 

Sign up for Property Watch 

In order to make an educated decision you need to know what is available.  Use my website to find homes you are interested in then call or send me an email.  The best homes move fast.  Don't miss out! 

Have the Home Inspected

The last thing you want to discover after you have bought a home is that you a home full of defects which will cost you a lot of money.  Have a licensed home inspector look at your home before you buy.  If any problems are found, the report is worth the price.