Buying the Perfect Home


When the time finally comes to make a move to a new home, families can often have mixed emotions. On the one hand, they can be extremely excited about the prospect of shopping for a home, and then on the other hand they can be extremely unsure as to how to start the process. There are Buying the Perfect Housea few important steps that should be taken in any home-buying process to ensure a smooth transaction.

Know What You Want in Real Estate
If you’re upgrading from your current home, odds are you have a good reason. Maybe your family has grown too large for your old home or a bump in income has given you the ability to upgrade any of the features of your house. You know why you want to move, now write those reasons down on paper.

When you come to a real estate agent or decide to go out on your own, knowing the kind of square footage you might be looking for, the number of bedrooms, the general area, the school district, and other requirements will quickly narrow down your search to homes that are the most relevant to you. By having a good handle on the type of house you’re looking to buy, you cut out a lot of the guesswork and wasted time that can take place in the early going.

Pick the Right Real Estate Agent
The best real estate agent is not always the one with his face on the bus bench. Publicity gets the name of particular realtors and realty companies out into the public, but publicity does not always translate into the time and care it takes to make sure you get the home-buying experience that you’re looking for. Interview multiple realtors, asking plenty of questions each time.

You will probably be spending a large amount of time driving around with whoever you choose, so make a wise choice. You are entrusting perhaps your biggest single possession into your realtor’s hands, so feeling comfortable with your choice will go a long way toward feeling comfortable with the process as a whole.

Take Control of the Showing Process
Shopping for a house is usually the most time-consuming portion of the home-buying process and can often leave people frustrated if they feel that they are wasting their time on improper homes. Knowing what you want comes into play big time in this step and can trim a lot of the fat from what is out there on the market by narrowing down the entire set on a few key pieces of information. If you see a home online or just driving by, don’t hesitate to ask your realtor to set up a showing. That’s what they’re there for so make use of them.

Don’t ever be afraid to simply drive up to a home where you have a scheduled showing and never take a step inside. This is going to be your prospective home, so factors such as the appearance of nearby homes, the part of town it sits in and accessibility to things that are important to you are all entirely legitimate reasons to not want a particular house. Communicate that to your realtor and she/he will be able to get a better idea of the type of area you are looking for. Keeping that communication going leads to better showings and less time wasted on homes that just aren’t right for you.

Communication Is Key
Communication and knowing what you want are really the two biggest keys to pinpointing homes that will serve you and your family for a long time. Trust your realtor and give him/her the opportunity to help you help yourself. The home-buying process does not have to be arduous and by following a few of the recommendations in the article, you can ensure a smooth transaction.

Call us, 509.438.9344, Email us or fill out the contact form below.
We respond right away! -Colleen Lane, Realtor®

Provide a valid email address.
Newsletter consent