How getting a good deal on a home goes beyond the purchase price

As a real estate professional I talk to tons of people about homes and know that everyone wants to get the best deal possible.  Everyone wants to feel good about the purchase they are about to make and know that they didn't get ripped off.

To get the best deal possible as a buyer you need to look beyond the selling price.  Yes the price is an important factor yet it isn't the most important.  The most important factor for getting the best deal is getting the best terms.  The terms can mean getting a deal and getting a great deal.

You can follow these simple tips to make sure that you can get the best terms so that you get a great deal.

1. Cleaning up your credit.  In a few weeks time almost everyone can do a little credit clean up which will increase the chance of getting better terms and interest rates on the new mortgage.

1. Shop your lender.  I have seen more people go with the wrong lender and get over charged on their mortgage on up front fees and also on the rate.  Buyers need to understand that a lender can up your interest rate so that they make more money.  One tactic is when lender will advertise no points up front.  This is an indication that they are making money on the back end. 

1. Have a plan.  You need to determine how long you plan on being in the house or if it is an investment.  This is another place where buyers will make the mistake of getting the wrong type of loan for what they are trying to accomplish.

1. Not having a down payment.  By not having a down payment you as a buyer are at a higher risk.  Therefore, lenders will give you higher rates that will end up costing you more money in the long term.

1. Looking for creative financing.  This is one area that is never used enough especially if you are buying investment properties.  Finding homes where the owner will carry some or the entire mortgage can be a great resource for getting a great deal on terms.

Regardless of how you plan on buying your next home you need to have a plan that will help you get not only the best price but also the best terms.

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