New Home or Established Home

Planning your home search

The way you structure your home search can help.

Before you start looking, here are some things to consider about the area you choose.

What kind of a house do you want? After you’ve determined what type of home you want (single family, condo, New construction, etc.), there are some other more specific questions you Need to answer before you start your search.Give this information to your real estate professional to help narrow down homes for you to consider.

Look around carefully. It’s a good idea to get out and walk in the neighborhoods you are considering and get a feel for the areas. Are the other homes well tended? What is the Traffic like? Are there any visual distractions, such as large power lines, water? Towers, signage, unsightly walls or unattractive commercial buildings? Visit the Neighborhoods.

Do you want an older home or a newly Constructed one? While some neighborhoods have a blend of both, most areas feature Homes that were built in the same era. Spend some time thinking about which type of home best suits your needs and your personal taste?

How much commuting time can you handle? Think about the proximity of different neighborhoods to your work, leisure Activities, friends and family. Calculate how much commuting time will Be needed each day and how that will affect your schedule, budget and lifestyle.

Can you realistically afford the area? It’s fine to dream big, but now that you are serious about buying, it’s probably best to limit yourself to visiting areas that are within your budget. Generally speaking, it’s best not to buy the biggest or most expensive house In the neighborhood, especially for your first home purchase.

That’s because you want to make sure you can get your money back at resale for any changes or improvements you make to the property.

Be clear about what is included in each Sale, such as appliances, window treatments, and fixtures – this information Will affect your decision and your offer. Don’t hesitate to ask to tour homes A second time or even several times.

 Make sure on your first visit to Builder’s project (Your Realtor® Needs to register you during your very first visit.) the sales agents at the community are employees of the builder project. The sales rep represents the Builder and not you.

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