When planning to purchase, where do most home buyers start? They will begin their search online. They are looking for new listings with the features they have been looking for and with prices within their budget.
They might start with Trula, Zillow, Realtor.com, and some MLS websites. With this information in minds, they feel that they will be more prepared to find their dream home in Orange County. There is some truth in this reasoning. They will be more prepared. However, are they seeing everything?
Are You Seeing Everything Online?
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Pre-owned homes aren’t listed by builders. Equity Homes aren’t listed by HUD. Online listings may be outdated. That perfect home may have already sold. The home you want may have several offers on it (some of them being all cash offers).
In short, there's not a single website that has all the listings available in your area for sale. Not one. Nada. - Realty Times
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Sometimes, the pictures won’t tell the whole story. Are they current pictures or are they pictures of when the home was in better shape? When a real estate agent places a home on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), they must place pictures that truly represent the home that is being listed.
The Real Story
A real estate agent in Orange County will have access to all of the listings in the area and whether there are other offers on it or if it has been sold. They can schedule an appointment for you to see all of the homes that meet your criteria. They will have access to any disclosures or documents that the seller’s agent may have posted. This places you in a much better position to make an offer when you find that perfect home.
We Can Help
Contact Wathen Realty Group if you are looking to purchase a home. We work with serious home buyers providing them with the most current list of homes available in the Orange County area.
