SHOPPING FOR A HOME

Shopping For a Home

A good starting point is examining your absolutely must have, your needs, wants, would be nice to haves and budget.

If the budget and your must haves are in alignment, then proceed to confirming your revenue source. For most people the financing is coming from a loan institution such as a mortgage company, or a bank.

If the source of a loan does not agree that you qualify for them to provide for your financial needs then reexamining your budget, your expenses, your job (jobs), your must haves. and if needed repairing your credit.

Can we? or how do we make the must haves agree with what the market is prepared to have available.

Why a buyers agent?

After deciding upon a geographic area, recieve a availability list from your agent. This list is typicall sent you by email, With email you can be notified of new listings as they become available.

View on line, Virtual tours, Google sky view, Google street view, then checking school districts, crime statistics, travel to work, or shopping routes. While, visiting open houses, then arranging tours.

Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you will make. That's why it's in your best interest to choose an experienced real estate agent who listens to and understands your needs, and has detailed knowledge of the area in which you want to want to live.

When you choose a CENTURY 21 ® agent, you're dealing with a professional who understands your concerns and will provide you with the personalized service that makes all the difference.

What should you expect in your first meeting with a real estate agent? A CENTURY 21 Agent will typically talk to you about the neighborhood where you want to live, home prices, schools, transportation, and the surrounding commercial and residential areas. They can also address the pros and cons of using a buyer's agent versus a sales or dual agent.

When you're ready to visit houses, ask your CENTURY 21 ® Agent to help you with: Arranging showings Tracking the properties you've seen Identifying homes that meet your criteria and keep track of your "what's right for you" list

TIP: After touring each home, write down what you liked and didn't like. Your CENTURY 21 ® Agent can help you develop a rating system to narrow the field. For example, pick the house you like best on day one and compare all other houses to it. When you find a better one, use the new favorite as your standard.

A CENTURY 21 ® Agent can help you shop for a home, compare homes, and compile your unique wishlist to find the perfect home for you.

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