Real Estate Buying Tips
- Top Buying Tips
- Avoid major purchases before getting a loan. Increasing your debt worsen your chances of getting the loan approved.
- Get pre-approved! The loan process will go quicker and you can focus on homes within your price range.
- Think resale when selecting a home will help you make well-informed decisions.
- Buying from a builder? Have an advocate on your side. Take your Realtor® with you!
- Popular properties priced right go quickly. If you like that home act fast!
- An unrealistic offer only helps your competitors look good.
Choosing the Right Property
Is location everything when buying a new home? There are more personal
factors to consider when buying a home.
Affordability
The main factor is
affordability. It is possible to borrow money from the mortgage
lenders. However, there is no point in buying the house of your
dreams only to later find that you have financially over-committed
yourself.
Location, location, location
You
have heard it mentioned before, but it really is the key when taking
into consideration the growth in value of your property. Properties
in certain areas will hold their value a lot better than properties
in less attractive areas, where generally lose their value a lot
quicker in a buyer's market. You should consider what is important
to you when deciding on a location, such as local transport facilities,
distance from work, schools and entertainment.
Find the Right Property
The best
way to find the right property is to create a working relationship
with one agent and have that agent represent you. Most buyers don't
realize that the seller or developer usually pays the fee. Based
on your needs and wants a good Realtor® can show you the right
property sooner without you driving all around hoping to find what
you want, and you get the positives and negatives regarding any
property you are interested in.
Looking for a home?
Search the MLS listings in Boca Raton, Delray Beach MLS, Highland Beach MLS, Hillsboro Beach MLS, Lighthouse Point MLS or Parkland by price range; search our regional MLS system to find the latest properties listed for sale; or tell us what your needs are, your budget, and where you'd like to live. We'll get back to you with a detailed list of properties you would expect from experienced Realtors®.
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