5 Top home buying tips from your friendly local Realtor®

Buying a home can be a big step, and whether it is your first home or your second home, vacation home or investment property things are much easier with a Realtor on your side. Here are some ideas I recommend for buying a home.

 

1: Get pre-qualified. This is the biggest step, as it helps you know your price range and what you need to budget. I always recommend working with a local lender who you can sit down and talk to, because they are really going to get to know you and what is going to be best for your home buying options.

 

2: Get a Realtor. I’d really like to say this should be your first step, but without knowing what you can afford, your Realtor is limited in how they can help you. Your Realtor is going to be crucial in the looking process. They will help you find houses in your price range,  and homes that will fit you and your family.

 

3: Know which websites will give you good info. Some websites link directly to the MLS (or Mulitple listing service). These websites provide you accurate information within minutes. Examples of these would be cheyennehomestore.com, remax.com or realtor.com.  You can even download an app that sends you push notifications on your phone! When you register on my website, you can set up your search parameters to receive listing emails as soon as a new property is for sale that matches. Once you register on my website, then you can communicate with me by favoriting homes you like and sending me showing requests. Be careful with third party websites, and definitely never give your personal information online. If it looks like it is too good to be true, it probably is!

 

4: Get to know what you really want. Making a plan before buying a home is a critical step. Know what you are looking for. Is this your two year home, your 10 year home, or your forever home? Knowing this going into the process is very important to making decisions about our needs and wants in home.

 

5: Have fun. Buying a home can be stressful for you, your family, your pets, and just all around. Find the fun in searching for your new home, get those giggles going. Also, if you find it hard thinking about buying a new home, call a fun realtor, like me! I’m happy to help you, so let’s get started finding some houses for you to make some life long memories in!