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WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME OF YEAR TO BUY A HOME?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Godzyk Real Estate Services NH License 033394

One of the most common questions i hear is "When is the right time of the year to buy a home?"

Is there a time of the year that is better than another for buying?

As far as buying most sources, they will say it is better to buy in the winter when there are less buyers to bid against, there is less competition and therefore you should get a better price for teh home you are looking to buy.

The downfall is that there are also less homes to choose from....

The Right Answer 

The right answer is for buying, is whenever YOU are ready. You are ready when you find what suits you and your family, you find what you like and find it at a price that is right for you, in conclusion that makes anytime the right time to buy, as long as it is right for you.

Parents with School Age Kids.

The largest variable to 'anytime being the right time" is if you are parents with school aged kids, then the number one goal is not moving during the school year. You try to avoid uprooting the kids and moving them to a new school in the middle of the school year. For you starting to look 2-3 months before school ends is a key to your plan.

Having an expereinced buyer broker can mean the difference between a smooth stressless purchase or a near unbearable time when you should be your happiest.

In most cases you can hire a buyer nroker at no cost to you. The buyer broker gets paid their commission from what the listing agent is posting in the MLS and they get paid at closing.

This way you have someone who can guide you through the buying process, they can assist you through each step of the buying process and look out for your best interests. They will start by assisting you to get prequailified for a mortgage, and forward listing sheets for properties that meet your criteria so you can start your search.

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog, Please feel free to add your opinion of when you think is the best time of year to purchase a house.

If you are looking to purchase a home in New Hampshire, please feel free to call on me. I can offer you buyer broker services to assist you with yoru home search and throughout the buying process. With 24 years experience, i can assist you to purchase your dreamhome.

Scott Godzyk

Owner/Broker
Godzyk Realty Group

One of New Hampshire's Leading Independant Real Estate Brokers

Comments (2)

Michele Miller ~ REALTORĀ®, LMC, HSE, CHS, SRES, CMRS
ERA Key Realty~Worcester County Realty Group - Worcester, MA
'Helping You Make the Best Move"

Scott,

Great information! Alot of buyers don't know how the agency thing works.

Thanks for the post!

Jun 30, 2010 08:29 AM
Tiffany Torgan
Harcourts Prestige Properties of La Jolla - La Jolla, CA
Featured on HGTV's New Show! How Close Can I Beach

Hi Scott, good post! I think you are right about it being when it is best for the Client!

Jun 30, 2010 08:31 AM