WHAT DO I DO FIRST IF I WANT TO BUY A HOME?

That is the first question I have been hearing a lot lately....

First and foremost, you ask yourself the question? Am I ready to be a homeowner? IF, THE ANSWER IS, "YES". Then, your first steps are as follows:

 

1.) See a Mortgage Broker or your local Bank or Credit Union. (Keep in mind that Credit Unions typically have tighter guidelines) This way you know if you are approved to start your HOME SEARCH. Also, your loan officer will tell you what price range of homes you will be looking at........

Be ready to give your loan officer

  • two years tax-returns
  • two recent pay stubs
  • two month's bank statements

2.) Decide what area you want to live in. Do you have a special criteria? Such as, how many bedrooms must I have at a minimum? Is there a minimum square footage I must have? Fireplace? Pool? Is lot size important? Walking distance to the beach? (that is my favorite!)

3.) Start looking on the web to narrow down the area (78% of homebuyers are searching the web first) to see what's out there

4.) If schools are important, then check school districts and reports for the area

5.) CHOOSE A REALTOR(R), not just an agent, a REALTOR(R). WHY? Experienced, licensed, guidelines with the state and board, highly recommended and we take an oath to be ethical in all real estate transactions. If, you want to be sure you have a licensed REALTOR(R) in the state of California go to: www.dre.ca.gov and go to License Look-up. You can see if that particular REALTOR(R) is licensed, been suspended or when he/she has been licensed. If, you are in another state, just google department of real estate (type your state).

GOOD LUCK! If, you are looking for a REALTOR(R) in Southern CA, highly recommended and a Ceriftied Residential Specialist, amongst many other certified designations, call  Lauren Selinsky 949-310-4960 direct or text. I look forward in working with you.

 

  

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11 Comments on What do I do first if I want to buy a home? FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS

JUN
07
498,755 Points 13 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi LAUREN, great post.  So good in fact that I took the liberty of re-blogging it and suggesting it for a featured blog!
2:38am • #1
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Hi Lauren,

This is excellent information you have provided today on purchasing a home. I especially appreciate the first and last step you have shared. BTW, I like the appearance of your Active Rain Blog. 
3:49am • #2
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Great info Lauren.  I would also like to tell them to drive though the neighborhoods they are considering to get a feel for them as well.
4:54am • #3
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Bob- :D thank you so much.... For suggesting a feature and re-blogging ;) It's great to help with understanding the first steps.
9:27am • #4
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David, thank you so much... I tend to be a bit more creative during the wee-- hours. ;)
9:30am • #5
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Gabe, I almost added that on the line of the "know where you want to live", but I figured if they are not local they can't do that.... I could mention, if you are local? Plus, I do suggest that when Buyers are ready to go see a property and they have a list of 20 and they are literally scattered! Into other cities.
9:33am • #6
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Three things you need to do first in order to buy a home.. prequalify, prequalify, prequalify.  Oh and did I mention, prequalify or you are not seeing a single home today.
5:21pm • #7
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A great starting recap for your first time homebuyers, or even for those that have purchased before. Sometimes they forget the process since they purchased a few years back.
9:15pm • #8
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So funny Kevin... True though.... It's a requirement with offer these days... Don't want to waste anyones time...

 

Good point John! Great re-cap in case it's been a while for some buyers or think that some things have changed.
9:29pm • #9
JUL
04

Great points for buying a home. Especially the pre qualify part. Hope you don't mind if I re-blog. Thanks so much. 
11:21pm • #10
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09
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Absolutely Diana~ no prob... ;) and thank you...
1:42pm • #11


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