Are you ready to start searching for your new home around Locust Grove, Virginia, but you don’t really know too much about the process? Buying a new home can be exciting and scary at the same time especially when you are not familiar with the home buying process. Read these tips below to help get you started.
1. Find a knowledgeable Realtor®. Finding a Realtor® you trust and who understands what you are looking for in a home is very important. If you are looking for someone who communicates frequently, will take time to explain each step of the home buying process, and will answer all your questions, then give me a call.
2. Get pre-approved. Before you start looking at homes, talk to a mortgage broker and get pre-approved for a mortgage. It’s always wise to know how much money you have to spend before you start looking at homes.
3. What is your timeline? Determine how long you have to find a home and tell your real estate agent. Are you currently renting and need to move within a few months? Do you need to sell your current home before you can move? Your real estate agent may be able to structure your offer to make an easier transition for you.
4. Decide what home features are must haves. Determine what features in a home are not negotiable in your search. Do you work from home and absolutely need an office space? How many bedrooms? Do you need a dining room? Do you want to live in a HOA or no HOA? How long do you want your commute to work to be? Thinking about what you are and are not willing to give up will help narrow and focus your home search.
5. Get customized search results. After deciding your must haves, I can set you up on a customized search with houses that reflect your wants. Being timely and viewing houses as they hit the market is a great way to see the most inventory.
