One of the most frequently asked questions is "What is the best way to go about buying a home?" Whether you are a first time buyer, moving to a bigger home or even a smaller home here in New Hampshire, these steps can help make your buying process be less stressfull. As a Leading Agent here in the Manchester NH area I strive to make the Buying process a wonderful experience for my clients by working with them through ALL steps of the buying process.

The THIRD STEP in the BUYING PROCESS is STARTING YOUR SEARCH: After you have found a full time local agent to work with, you got pre-qualified and now you have the price range you should be looking in. You should by now have decided what town/city you are interested in and what neighbohoods you like or do not like.

a. Prepare a list of the towns/cities you like.
b. Prepare a list of any specific neighborhoods you want to move to.
c. Furnish your agent with a list of what condition you would like the house such as in new, good, average condition or can need work etc.
d. Furnish your agent any must have features such as a garage.

Once you get a list of the homes that meet your criteria, my suggestion is to drive by them before you go inside. Narrow down the list to go inside only the homes that meet your needs.

My best tip is to act quickly when needed, area's such as Manchester are experiencing a decrease in listings and an increase of sales. Homes coming on the market are often out under contract very quickly.

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This is step 3 of our 5 step "HOW TO BUY A HOME SERIES". Please come back each day for more tips and advice.

It does not take magic to turn your "For Sale" sign into a "Sold" sign. it takes a full time Local Agent who specializes in Listing homes like yours.

 

If you need to sell your home and you owe more than your house is worth, i may be able to help. I specialize in working with home owners to get your home sold. There are many options such as a short sale whcih may be able to help you.

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27 Comments on Are you Ready to BUY A HOME? Step 3: STARTING YOUR SEARCH

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Very good advice. 

Have a most productive week as home buyers take advantage of the record low mortgage interest rates.
6:53am • #8
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Scott, This is a great series and one that should definitely be on your website if it isn't already!
6:59am • #9
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Thank you for the comment ROY, buyers are out in strong numbers whioch is always a plus. They sure are taking advantage of the low prices and low interest rates.
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Thank you For the commet Larry and Sheila, It will be on my new site when it launches in the next couple of weeks.
7:02am • #11
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The journey begins in the mind and then starts to materialize when legs are put on it...good post
7:21am • #12
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Richie nice analogy, thank you for the comment
7:55am • #13
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So many people think this is Step #1.  Very good post Scott.                                                                                                             
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Thank You for the comment Christianson Team, you are so right
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Nice post Scott, buyers following your advice will make great clients for any Realtor.
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Hi Scott, good information for the new client and excellent review for others.              
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Scott, I would love for my buyers to bring me a list of their housing desires.  They often have an idea of what they want, but with a few showings they are all over the map.  If they took your advice and thought it through enough to write it down we'd be done in 48 hours.  Good stuff.
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Thanks for the comment AL,
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SANDY Thank you for the comment
2:24pm • #20
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MIKE I make it part of my pre-search talk asking what they love and what they dont.
2:25pm • #21
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This is a nice series Scott. I have to say that it's a unique approach. I would think people are either moving to a city for a job, to be near family, etc. which would dictate the city. I suppose in communities with lots of small town clusters that would make sense.

My approach usually goes like this....

1.  Do you want to live near your work? Or are there other determing factors such as schools? 

2.  How much of a payment/price are you comfortable?

3.  Do you like newer homes or older homes? Are you a DIY person?

4.  Of the 3, what means the most to you:  environment, saving on utilities, or managing health?

5. Last, but still very important.... the traditional - bedrooms, bathrooms, other living spaces, etc.

I think each market is unique and having been to New England a couple of times, Maine even, I can see how there may be other questions.  Good stuff for your buyers to consider for sure.

I look foward to the rest of your series.

 
6:45pm • #22

This is such a great post you got here. This will help people who want to buy properties to get the best out of their deals! Great!
7:52pm • #23
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Scott - Acting quickly can be imperative, especially right now when many properties are going with multiple offers.
11:29pm • #24
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Scott. Good list and helpful series. In the end, the uyer needs to narrow the search to price, location and condition. Location helps to narrow the field.
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Cathy here in Nh we do not have the large cities such as Boston, San Antonio, Dallas. Manchester is 120,000 people but within 15 minutes driving I can be in one of 9 different towns each with their own pros, cons and character. Drive 30 minutes and the amount of towns doubles to near triples.
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Hi Scott, thanks for posting this series, this will be a valuable resource for many people.
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