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POSITIONING YOURSELF AS THE BEST BUYER YOU CAN BE!

By Dr. Paula McDonald

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Beam & Branch Realty TREC #547752

April 01, 2011 01:34 AM

POSITIONING YOURSELF AS THE BEST BUYER YOU CAN BE!

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Buyer's, are you aware that there are some very important steps that you can take to be the VERY BEST BUYER THAT YOU CAN BE?

With a little fore-thought, planning and preparing, you can position yourself to be the very strong buyer when you find that perfect house or property.

Discuss with a Lender about your needs, your budget, payments, down payments, etc.
HAVE A PRE-QUALIFICATION LETTER READY TO SUBMIT WITH AN OFFER.
KNOW what you are looking for. Do your homework and be very clear on your must-haves and then your list of what you would like but could compromise on.
Don't start seriously looking until you are READY TO BUY.
Be prepared to write the offer when you find that perfect home. Many who wait lose out on the home that really fit their needs.

A strong buyer has a lot more negotiation power. Positioning yourself to be the best buyer has a ton of advantages.

Call me today to see home in The Woodlands real estate market or surrounding areas!

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Gerry Michaels

Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA

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Getting pre approved is a must these days, I will not them homes until I know and they know that can afford the home and get a loan to purchase. Great advice Paula

Apr 01, 2011 01:35 AM

Judy Klem

Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT

Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Paula - Really good post! I hit Suggest.

Apr 01, 2011 01:36 AM

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Paula.....don't start seriously looking until you are ready to buy is the best advice on could follow.....

Apr 01, 2011 01:51 AM

Dr. Paula McDonald

Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX

Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Thanks all. I have been fortunate to be working with some very qualified buyers these past few weeks and it makes a huge difference.

Apr 01, 2011 01:58 AM

Larry Lawfer

YourStories Realty Group - Newton, MA

"I listen for a living." It's all about you.

This a great list I will print out and share with my buyers this weekend. Have a great weekend Paula and be happy you are not seeing the snow fall outside your window as I am. This is not an April Fools joke sadly.

Apr 01, 2011 02:03 AM

Cherise Selley

Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs Realtor

Paula,

The initial prep really helps out the buyer advantage. Hope you have a great weekend... g

Apr 01, 2011 07:12 AM

Joni Bailey

101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX

Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

This is right on, girl! I'm following Larry and printing it out! Thanks!

Apr 01, 2011 04:57 PM

Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant

Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC

Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Paula..I could not have said better myself..to many times Buyers start looking before they are really ready to make a decision and others wonder if they wait something better will come along

Apr 01, 2011 06:07 PM

Paul Walker

Equity Fifty Five Realty, LLC - Scott AFB, IL

Scott AFB IL Area Realtor

Hi Paula,

Thanks for your wonderful post for home buyers. Being sure that they are ready is very important and getting that pre-approval up front.

Apr 03, 2011 08:04 AM

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