1. Picking our life partner 2. Selecting our career 3. Buying a home
VIEWING HOMES IN THE RESALE MARKE MES IN THE RESALE MARKET
For most people, the prospect of going to view homes they like is a thrilling experience. It’s tempting to think that this is the first step to buying a home, but it’s not. Assuming you have your down payment, mortgage preapproval, and other financial issues handled, the first thing you need to do before viewing any home is to determine what you’re looking for. • What is your criteria? • Do you need a certain number of bedrooms and bathrooms? • Do you want a finished basement? Do you require a garage? • Are you only looking in particular communities? • How much are you willing or able to spend? • Know the difference between wants and needs? Answering these questions will save you significant time and effort in running around to view homes that don’t suit you. Once you've narrowed down your criteria, call your real estate agent. Let them know what you’re looking for and what your price range is. When you meet with your agent you can discuss your criteria in depth. A good agent will know where to start and provide some pros and cons to your criteria. Your agent will get to work on your behalf, shortlisting the properties that meet your criteria so you can start your viewing from there. Then comes the fun part: Finding that perfect home 45
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