Learn about the benefits of owning a home.

Home Buying for the First Time:

               #2 in the series

Here are a few quick tips and a bit of information to get started in the process of finding that right home:

You have already worked on the first section of this series, so now it is time to go to the next piece in helping you find the right home.

1.    You know what you can afford now so let’s find you some homes in your price range.  Email me to get the process going, but before you do, let’s get the criteria right.   This is the time to sit down with you family and discuss those things that are absolutely necessary and what would be nice to have.

A.     What do you need?

Things to consider are:

·        How many bedrooms do you need?

·        Where do you want to live?  How far do you want to be from your job?

·        How many bathrooms do you need?

·        What kind of home are you looking for, is a manufactured home okay?  Do you need a one-level home or will a multi-level home be just fine?

·        Are you looking for a single-family residence or considering a condo?  Do you need property?

·        Do you need a garage, outbuilding, or shop building?

·        How about a fenced in yard or other special feature?  Are you willing to do the work or have it done?  If you are, then put it in the want column.

B.                 What do you want?

Property features you might want in a home are:

·        Sometimes the preferences in the first list are not needs, but instead wants.  Get that first column to the bare facts.  What you absolutely, without question, must have?  Next list those wants, features you can live without, but sure would like to find if you could.  I will try my best to help you find a home that fits both columns, but ultimately the home is your choice.

·        Features you would like to have may include a soaker tub, family room, walk-in closet, or a particular neighborhood.  Do you absolutely need these items?  If you do, put them in your needs column.

Remember I need to know your full dream, from the amount you can afford to what you need, what you want, and what you prefer to not be a part of your home and lifestyle.  Make your email to me as concise as you can, but remember that I may not be able to completely filter all your desires in my search.   I will make sure our search is as comprehensible as possible and don’t forget to add me to your trusted email list or they may go right into your bulk bin.