There is no trick or simple 1, 2, 3 step plan to find your perfect home. But what can help dramatically is to make a checklist of what you’re looking for. Split this list into three parts; Must Haves, Wants, and Must Not Haves, then fill out accordingly. (Click HERE to download the Coldwell Banker Home Finding Needs Worksheet.) This will help you and your family enormously when you start your online search or for your first meeting with your Realtor. By narrowing down what you’re looking for, you save tons of time from the beginning.
Be open minded! Think of shopping for a home the same way you would when shopping for clothes…you may think it won’t fit, but you never know until you try it on. If you think a home may be the one- take a look!
Know your budget BEFORE you look. Any Realtor will tell you that it is essential to meet with a quality mortgage broker prior to searching for homes. Nothing is worse than falling in love with a home that is over and above your price range. Your lender will give you a pre-approval letter and let you know what you are qualified up to…then you’re ready to start your search. Be sure to openly communicate to your Realtor about your minimum and maximum price range. This will ensure that your Realtor won’t show you homes that don’t meet your needs or exceed your price range.
Think outside the box. If you’re searching for a home with granite countertops and hardwood floors, but find the perfect layout in a home with laminate counters and carpet…calculate the cost to remodel! You could in fact save a ton of money and get exactly what you want!
Be ready to act fast. That perfect home may not last. Many buyer’s will say they want to think on a home over the weekend, or even longer and end up losing out on a home that took them months to find. This leads to a longer search or the feeling of settling for a home that may have been your second or third option.
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Laura Harris-Hodges
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Associated Brokers
8836 Gage Blvd Ste 101-B
Kennewick
WA 99336
509-737-3092
Fax: 509-783-5826
lharris@cbtabs.com
Buying and selling a home is serious business ... after all, for most of us, it is the most important investment we possess. When it comes to selecting a professional, you want a person with the knowledge, characteristics, and resources necessary to best look after your interests. With over 17 years of real estate experience, Laura goes the extra mile for all of her clients. That’s why she constantly researches the market and property values to insure that you achieve your goals.
Laura is ranked in the top 1% of all Coldwell Banker agents nationally and is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Tri-Cities Home Construction Specialist. From selling to purchasing or building your new home, you won't find a harder working professional to handle all of your real estate needs. Laura Harris-Hodges “Making A Difference For You”
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