House Hunting Tips

Searching for, as well as finding a home is a lot of fun when you prepare correctly and bring the right mindset.

Follow these tips to get the most out of your house hunting experience.

Take pictures

It’s amazing how ten homes will all just blur together at the end of the day. Take a lot of pictures at each home, so that you can remember as well as differentiate each home.

Make consistent notes

Written notes are a good compliment to the pictures that you take. Make sure you are consistent in your note taking, so that you can compare notes between homes.

Meet the neighbors

If possible, talk to some of the neighbors. If you like the neighbors, there’s a good chance you’ll like the neighborhood. Also, neighbors can often provide details about the home, the area, as well as the seller that you may not find elsewhere.

Be friendly

Sellers are often influenced by their impressions of potential buyers. If a seller likes you, They will be easier to work with during the transaction.

Don’t criticize

It’s tempting to criticize a home when you see things that you don’t like, but you never know when the seller is listening in. No matter how much you hate the carpet, keep it to yourself until you are outside of the home.

Pace yourself

There is a limit to the amount of information that you can process in a single day. Don’t overdo it.

Regular breaks

Break up the day with coffee breaks, snack breaks, as well as bathroom breaks. Taking a few minutes to refresh after viewing every few homes will keep you sharp throughout the day.

Wear comfortable clothes

On house hunting days, you will be getting in and out of cars, walking up and down stairs, in addition to walking around in back yards all day. In other words, you will want to have comfortable clothing as well easy to remove shoes.

Have fun

This is a day that is all about you as well as your future. Enjoy it!

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For buyers,

As your Realtor, we begin by establishing clear criteria for what constitutes your dream home as well as what you are looking for in your real estate buying experience. Then, we will make it our mission to find you that dream home. We will advise you throughout the home buying process to help you find not only a great home, but also a great investment. When it comes time to negotiate the terms of your dream home, we will ensure that we package an attractive offer, respond quickly and decisively to counteroffers, in addition to acting aggressively to outmaneuver other buyers in multiple-offer situations. We will also ensure that we adhere to the highest ethical standards throughout the negotiation process.

For sellers,

we begin by learning about your unique situation. Taking into consideration your personal objectives, we will determine the pricing strategy as well as the marketing plan for your real estate, that makes the most sense for you, your family, and your home. Then, we will devote ourselves to attracting qualified home buyers in addition to advising you on how to best respond to evolving market conditions. As buyers begin to express interest as well as make offers, we will negotiate on your behalf to ensure you receive favorable closing terms and as much money as possible. Finally, we will ensure that your move is as comfortable and convenient as possible.

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