What home buying tips do you have for a first-time homebuyer?
Follow these tips to make your home buying process a seamless and positive experience:
Get pre-approved. This is your first priority. A pre-approval will keep you focused on homes that fit your financial profile. Agents representing sellers will recommend for sellers to not accept offers without solid pre-approvals.
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Work with one agent. If you’re calling more than one agent, you’ll get redundant information. This is confusing, frustrating, and time consuming. If you’re calling a second agent because you feel your agent is not dedicated to you, find one who is.
Drive through areas of interest. Prioritize your areas and keep your search focused.
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Create a list of top 5 amenities. Features such as a fireplace or finished basement might be necessities for you. Establish criteria before you begin your search.
Limit your time in a home that does not appeal to you. When you walk through the front door and you know a house doesn’t interest you – say it! You want to look at homes that suit you. Don’t waste your time on homes that don’t.
Obtain a quality home inspection. This is absolutely essential for anyone who doesn’t want to potentially spend thousands of dollars for future repairs. Paying for a qualified home inspection before you purchase will give you peace of mind about your future home.
Dan Firks specializes in residential real estate for Chicago’s western suburbs. As a Naperville resident and Realtor, he has been named a “5-Star Real Estate Agent” by Chicago Magazine, Zillow, and is the #1 Real Estate Broker at RE/Max Enterprises & RE/Max of Naperville. Have a question about real estate? Contact Dan at 630.637.9009 or dan@danfirks.com. Search for your dream home now at www.DanFirks.com.
