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Three costly mistakes every home buyer should avoid.

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams - North Country

Three costly mistakes every home buyer should avoid:

Mistake #1: Not Having Your Prospective Home Inspected Or Getting A Cheap Home Inspection.

Buying a home is probably the most important and expensive purchase you will ever make. This is no time to save a few dollars by not obtaining a Home Inspection or to shop for a cheap Inspection. The cost of a Home Inspection is very small relative to cost of the home being inspected. And the additional cost of hiring a certified Inspector is almost insignificant in the broad scheme of things, and in many cases results in saving the Homebuyer a significant amount of money in both the long and short term. As a Home Buyer, you have been working hard to protect your interests by crunching the numbers, negotiating offers, adding up closing costs & shopping for mortgages. Do not stop now. Do not let anyone talk you into skimping when it comes to obtaining a quality Home Inspection.  If the home is a historical home, be sure to inspect for termite and prior termite damage.


Mistake #2: Not Hiring A Buyer's Agent To Represent You.

Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it is often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, Real Estate transactions have become increasingly complicated. New technology, laws, procedures and competition from other buyers require buyer agents to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism. For many homebuyers, the process turns into a terrible, stressful ordeal. In addition, making the wrong decisions can end up costing you thousands of dollars. It does not have to be this way!

Work with a buyer's Agent who has a keen understanding of the Real Estate business and who is on your side. Buyer's Agents have a fiduciary duty to you. That means they are loyal to only you and are obligated to look out for your best interests. Buyer's Agents can help you find the best home, the best Lender, and the best Inspector. Best of all, in most cases, the Buyer's Agent is paid out of the Seller's commission, even though he/she works for you.

Buying a home without an Agent at all is, in a word, "unthinkable". Call me and we can discuss what I as your Buyer's Agent will do for you - Bob Smith 214-263-0816.

Mistake #3: Thinking You Can't Afford It.

Today, buying the home of your dreams is easier than ever before. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very own new home.

Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make. In fact, most American and Canadian Home Owners would be financially broke at retirement if it weren't for one saving grace--the equity in their home. Furthermore, mortgage rates are more flexible today than ever and tax allowances favor home ownership.
Real estate values have always risen steadily. Of course there are peaks and valleys, but the long term the trend is a consistent increase. This means that every month when you make a mortgage payment the amount that you owe on the home goes down and the value typically increases. This owe less-worth more situation is called equity build-up and is the reason you can't afford not to buy.

Even if you have little money for a down payment or credit problems, chances are that you can still buy that new home. It just comes down to knowing the right strategies, and working with the right people.  I have several lender who probably can make your dream come true - give me a call.

Jen Hudson
Windermere Real Estate/M2, LLC - Stanwood, WA
Stanwood, Camano & Arlington, WA
Great tips Bob.
Jan 02, 2008 04:05 AM
Raj Rajpal
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - Staten Island, NY
NMLSR448051
Good advise now we just need to train the buyers to follow it
Jan 02, 2008 04:06 AM
Raj Rajpal
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - Staten Island, NY
NMLSR448051
Good advise now we just need to train the buyers to follow it
Jan 02, 2008 04:07 AM
Dave Woodson
Dave Woodson - Chesterton, IN
Not the Average Agent
good information thanks for sharing
Jan 02, 2008 04:07 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTORĀ® The Villages, Florida
Hey Collin County and Plano Texas we are coming to town.  GE Security the Supra people have hired me for 2 full days of classes being offered at the CCAR offices on Coit Road in Plano.  If you have a Smartphone or been thinking about buying or replacing one you need to attend.  I have built a special web page on my site covering which classes I will be offering www.dickbetts.com/collincounty.html   I also have provided a link to sign up.  These classes are free to the members of CCAR and I look forward to seeing you there!   Dick Betts National Speaker
Jan 17, 2008 06:40 AM