Benefits for a First-Time Home Buyer
You should buy a home, right? So, by now you have likely already weighed the benefits and decided that home ownership was the best decision for you.
Defining Search Parameters for a First-Time Home Buyer
Almost 80% of all home searches today begin on the Internet. With just a few clicks of the mouse, home buyers can search through hundreds of online listings, view virtual tours, and sort through dozens of photographs and aerial shots of neighborhoods and homes. You've probably defined your goals and have a pretty good idea of the type of home and neighborhood you want.
How Long Should It Take to Buy Your First Home?
Good real estate agents will listen to your wants and needs and arrange to show only those homes that fit your particular parameters. So, the length of time it takes is really up to you.
How a First-Time Home Buyer Can Rate Inventory
Bring a digital camera and begin each series of photos with a close-up of the house number to identify where each group of home photos start and end.
Take copious notes of unusual features, colors and design elements.
Pay attention to the home's surroundings. What is next door? Do 2-story homes tower over your single story?
Do you like the location? Is it near a park or a power plant?
Immediately after leaving, rate each home on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest.
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