Your first step to buying a home is to first ask yourself why you want to buy a home: to stop paying rent? To start building equity? To have a place of your own? To raise a family? To entertain business associates? To move up to a bigger house? Next, list what kind of home you'd like and where you would like to be. Be specific. Separate the "must haves" from the "want to haves."
Think of yourself as zeroing in on a target, going from the general to the specific. Consider area (city, suburban neighborhood, country); community (north, south, east, or west side); neighborhood (older and settled or sparkling new; a particular school zone; recreational facilities; and other community services such as transportation, day care, library, stores, entertainment). Ask yourself how many minutes you are willing to commute to work.
Think about home styles. How much space do you need? Does your situation require a one-level home, or are stairs acceptable? Consider size and kind of property. Do you want a newer home, or maybe an older one to fix up? Someday you or your heirs will want to sell. Consider how long you expect to live in this particular home.
Buying
At EXIT Realty Town & Country, we're here to assist you every step of the way. When you're ready to purchase a home, you're faced with numerous decisions. The first and most crucial decision is determining if you're prepared to buy a home. Finding the perfect home can be challenging, and navigating the mortgage process can be complex. However, once you've committed to the process, the rewards are immense.
Our team will be by your side throughout the entire home-buying process, making it easier, more enjoyable, and less time-consuming than if you were to do it alone. We'll help you prepare so that sellers see you as a preferred buyer, assist you in finding and evaluating properties that meet your criteria, and guide you through all the details of the purchase.
We stay up-to-date with the current real estate market and have a thorough understanding of neighborhood values. This enables us to help you identify properties that are fairly priced and in good condition before you begin your search.
