Buying A Home: Step 4 - House Shopping

You’ve done your homework. You know what your future home should look like in terms of what you need and want in a future home. You’ve hired a buyer’s agent to represent you in the purchase. You’re financing is in place so you know what you can afford and what type of mortgage you feel comfortable paying. Now comes the fun part; house shopping.

Your Realtor will be an invaluable asset when it comes time to start touring potential homes. We tell clients to bring a notepad and their digital camera so they can make note of the features of each home they like and don’t like. Which house had the main floor master suite? Which house had the big pantry? After touring a few houses, they all seem to run together. It’s important to give your Realtor as much feedback as possible. This gives your Realtor a clear picture of exactly what you’re looking for. It also means less time spent looking at homes that don’t fit your needs.

Regardless of your price range, it can prove difficult to find a home that fulfills your every need and desire. Choices inevitably have to be made. Often the end result is a blend of items from your ‘must have’ and ‘would like to have’ lists.

Next: Making An offer