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The home buying process can be arduous, especially first-time home buyers. But since owning a home sits at the top of the to-do list of virtually every wealth and stability oriented adult in the United States. Here are a few suggestions to help you get your piece of the American Dream.
Although these foolproof tips won’t chase the stress out the door, they will go a long way to help alleviate the some of the stress and frustration that come with purchasing your first home.
Get a Pre-Approval (or at least a pre-qual) before Visiting a Home.
Home sellers find the process just as daunting as homebuyers. Therefore, they try to save time by paying attention to buyers who appear to be serious about buying. Having a pre-approval sends the message that you are serious and can afford the home. Being pre-qualified also at least helps your real estate agent to tailor their search based on your budget, so get your financial house given a once over by a local market lender and make sure you're looking at the right houses!
Hire an Agent to Handle the Bulk of the Job.
Embarking on this journey alone leaves you frustrated in no time. You can’t possibly drive all day searching for homes for sale. Get a pro to handle the job. They are better versed in the real estate industry and as such know where and how to look and can give you invaluabel advice. Don’t cut corners here. Let a pro handle the bulk of the job, they're typically paid by the seller anyway so there's no logical argument for going it alone.
Have a Dream Home but be Flexible too.
Having a dream home is okay. You should have some features to look out for but remember to be flexible. You may not find all the elements of your dream home in the homes your budget can afford. And the same may hold true even when you choose to go a bit higher. You have to come to a compromise and accept a near-perfect home. Be flexible.
Broaden your Horizons.
Okay, in this case, it can mean increasing your search area. Your dream home may be out there, but it may not be in your dream neighborhood. It happens. Finding a perfect home in a ‘perfect' neighborhood may indeed take forever. A compromise in one of the other, house or location, can really speed up the process!
There is no denying that the home buying process can be pretty frustrating. But it doesn’t have to be. Get things going by making sure you're being realistic, focused on your priorities, and willing to compromise a bit to get your true priorities met.
Jaye’s path to real estate was meandering at best.
A history teacher by degree though not for very long in practice, she spent nearly 10 years working for an independent music label. Following that she launched her own renovation and remodeling business focusing on helping folks maximize their real estate investments. She got her real estate license while still in the music business, more for the education value than the idea that she’d practice it and it certainly came in handy as she bought, renovated, and resold properties. As she got older and more injured in construction however, the buying and selling of real estate seemed to be a way to keep her hand in the game and simultaneously keep her fingers attached to her hands.
Jaye’s focus in real estate has been to give realistic advice based on history and market data, steering clients away from fads and gimmicks and helping them realize the most of their real estate investments. Home buying and selling can be a great game and lots of fun, but if you’re looking for someone with unabashed enthusiasm for anything you like, she readily admits she may not be your best choice. If in the course of buying or selling however you’re looking for a realist who gives an honest opinion with a highly developed sense of humor and isn’t afraid to take your calls after the sale, choosing Jaye is a pretty safe bet.
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