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How to Buy a Home – Video Tips for Home Buyers (What do You Need?)

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

How to Buy a Home –Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Buyers

What Do You Want & Need?

 

No one will ever tell you that buying a Carlsbad home is an easy job. There is so much to think about, and a multitude of important decisions to make, and the more information you have the better.

 

My Buyer's Handbook CoverMy “How to Buy a Home” tips and advice video series is designed to provide you with quick answers to some of the most important issues you face when buying a Carlsbad home.

 

If you like using  mobile device and are on the go, short informational videos are great sources of information.

 

There is no substitute to working with a real estate professional.

 

That person will look out for your interests, answer your questions, guide you through the process from start to finish, and help you find solutions to any problems that might arise.

 

DETERMING WHAT YOU WANT AND NEED AND WHY?

 

An important set of decisions you need to make early on involve determining what you are looking for, and why. It essential to have a good sense of what you really need and the benefits to you, as opposed to just having a wish list of things many of which just aren’t that necessary.

 

First Time Home BuyersThis doesn’t mean being too strict about it – there are always tradeoffs – since that may make it impossible to find exactly what you need. But knowing what the essentials are, especially in light of your budget, will make your Carlsbad home search more focused, easier, and less frustrating.

 

You will probably find out pretty quickly if you are being realistic in your requirements vis-à-vis the local market, available inventory, the area you desire, and your budget. What you want may simply not exist for the price you are willing, or able to pay.

 

To help you sort through what’s most important and to think about your desired lifestyle, here are 2 questionnaires I created that you can download on the home page of my website – the Buyer’s Lifestyle Questionnaire and What’s Most Important to You?

 

If I can help you think through your requirements, and your wish list, in light of your budget and other factors, please give me a call at (760) 840-1360.

 

The video below briefly explains the importance of figuring out what you really need as you get started in your home search.

 

Visit Home Buying Tips and Advice to view my YouTube Channel playlist of short videos on how to buy a home, then give me a call (760-840-1360) to discuss your home buying needs and questions.

 

If you are relocating, check out the video series at Relocation Tips and Advice and my Relocation blog for helpful information about making a big move.

 

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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Comments (11)

Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

This a great on going video series Jeff. You are really helping people get some direction.

Jan 31, 2015 12:23 AM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

 Excellent blog. Thanks for sharing, hope you're having a great weekend.

Jan 31, 2015 02:13 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Oh boy...I guess I'm lucking ( and I say this with a great sigh of I don't know what I've gotten myself focused on ) into some great video enthusiasts here on AR. I think I can see my future. Debb Janes and now you, Jeff. 

Jan 31, 2015 11:00 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thank you, Noah Seidenberg - hope it helps those who need it.

Patty Da Silva, Davie, Southwest Ranches Cooper City, Plantation, Weston, REALTOR  - I appreciate it. Have a great rest of the weekend yourself

Debbie Laity - Debb's are so much better than mine but thanks for the compliment. Google likes them so they are a good thing to do, plus helpful to share with buyers

Jeff

Jan 31, 2015 11:53 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Your video Jeff is a testimonial to your professionalism and desire to help buyers achieve their goals. Your advice is so important for buyers to hear and they should know, you have thousands of other people in the Real Estate industry throughout the United States who supports you because you are the best in the industry.

Feb 01, 2015 06:33 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

I couldn't have said it better myself Jeff. Great information for home buyers to utilize, well done!

Feb 01, 2015 09:11 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Jeff,

Awesome video series...valuable information for consumers....nice call to action to call you..subtle and low key.

Feb 02, 2015 08:27 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Patricia Feager, MBA, GRI, Cert Negotiations Expert, Military Relo Prof  - thanks for the kind words. It's important for buyers to hear this AND take it to heart. While we can help them work through the issues THEY have to decide

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin  - thanks so much for stopping by and for the compliment

Jeff

Feb 02, 2015 10:45 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Dorie Dillard 

What a nice thing to say. Thank you.

Jeff

Feb 02, 2015 10:46 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Jeff Dowler CRS

I am really enjoying your series and explaining the whole process. You are a natural

Feb 03, 2015 08:59 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459 

Thanks so much. Glad it seems useful to those buyers who need it. There are many more videos done and more to do

Jeff

Feb 03, 2015 02:16 PM