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What to think about when buying your first house

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You're ready to make the move and own your own place! You're excited and probably nervous at the same time. Here are some things to think about so you can be more confident when choosing which house is best for you.

  • School district: If you have kids (or planning on having kids), you might want to do a little research of what school district is the best fit for them. 
  • Daily commuting: How far will you have to travel on a daily basis. For example: going to work, buying grocery, Daycare etc.
  • Desirable location: When it comes to owning a house, its good to factor in if the house will be easy to sell in the future. What if your job got relocated and you need to move?
  • Cost of utilities: How much will it cost to keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter? The bigger the house, the more energy you will use to keep it cool/warm.
  • House essentials: How old is the furnace, water heater, fuse box, water softener, etc? Are these items up to date? You will need to know how to operate these items or know what purpose it serves.
  • Maintenance: Will you have to do any updating in the near future? For example: Does the roof need to be replace soon? What about the siding or carpets? 
  • Style of home: Are going to have an elderly/disable person live with you? A house with a bedroom/bathroom on the main floor is probably more desirable so they don't have to fight the stairs everyday.

Some of these are probably common sense but you'd be surprise what people can forget when they're overwhelm or are too excited. As a Realtor I always make sure that my clients are informed so they can make the best decision for themselves.

 

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Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop
NextHome Experience - Chelan, WA
A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!

It's a nice list Tria! I'd add Budget to that list as I think this is a big concern for many first time buyers.

Nov 05, 2015 04:07 AM
Tria Moua

That is great and import point. Thank you for mentioning it Colleen.

Nov 05, 2015 07:17 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Welcome to the 'Rain!
Buyers can certainly learn the right steps from your post.
Have a successful day -
Lynn

Nov 05, 2015 05:24 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

And the list is ever changing . . . or so I have learned from experience.  

Nov 05, 2015 10:02 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

 

This is a good check list for buyers to consider when starting the quests for the purchase of a home.

Nov 05, 2015 11:26 AM
Shirley Coomer
Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living - Phoenix, AZ
Realtor, Keller Williams Realty, Phoenix Az

Great post and good food for thought for a home buyer!

Nov 05, 2015 11:51 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Welcome to ActiveRain Tria Moua .

Excellent post - and yes, buyers must learn all these things before they even start their search of their first home!

Nov 05, 2015 02:45 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Welcome to ActiveRain, and yes, these are important considerations when house shopping.

Nov 05, 2015 07:10 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Welcome to ActiveRain. This is a good list for anyone buying.

Nov 05, 2015 07:21 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Great list for anyone buying a home to keep in mind. Thanks for the hard work in putting this together and Welcome to Active Rain!

Nov 05, 2015 07:54 PM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

You'd be surprised what Buyers can forget when they're overwhelmed or are too excited. As a Realtor you always make sure that your clients are informed so they can make the best decision for themselves.

Nov 05, 2015 07:56 PM
Richard Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

You can copy or print out the list or just call Tria Moua for special handling

Nov 05, 2015 10:38 PM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Commuting is a big factor here in my Arizona market as public tranportation is not very prevalent. Most people clog the freeways in their own personal vehicles for hours each day and the farther out you live the more time you spend in traffic. 

Nov 05, 2015 11:09 PM
Darren Copeland
Summit Lending - Lee's Summit, MO
Darren Copeland

You've got a great list going there, but I would reccomend adding "Budget" or "Pre-Approval Amount," knowing how much house you can buy will save your prospective buyers a lot of heartache!

Nov 06, 2015 12:10 AM
Winston Heverly
Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA
GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

Loved your post today, hope this becomes an eventful & successful finish to the week.

Nov 12, 2015 01:37 PM