How to Accurately Assess Houses for Sale
Of all the emotions you could experience when buying a home, the last one you want to feel is buyer’s remorse. Learning a house isn’t right for you during the inspection period is far better than learning after closing. In addition, you can save yourself grief and expense by carefully assessing houses for sale before you put in an offer. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you view properties that will help you select the right home for you and your family.
- Know Your Budget. There is nothing more disheartening than finding the ideal home, putting in a contract, having it accepted, and then finding out it is above the amount lenders have qualified you for. Start by getting prequalified so you know the price range you’re aiming for and don’t spend energy looking at houses for sale that are beyond your reach.
- Avoid Overpriced Properties. This is a bit more challenging and nearly impossible to handle on your own unless you have experience valuing real estate. Your real estate professional can put together an estimated value on houses for sale, so you don’t end up in a situation where you can’t close because the appraisal comes in much lower that the price you agreed to pay.
- Know Your Objectives. It is helpful to compile a list of the things you must have in a home and then one of the things you would like to have. Sharing this with your real estate professional will help because they’ll avoid showing you houses for sale that don’t meet your needs and can point out when something is missing.
When you work with us at Ring the Bell Realty, you can be assured that we’ll assist you with finding houses for sale that fit your budget and your needs , and are priced properly. We’ll go to bat for you during negotiations with facts that substantiate a lower price if that is the case. We work for you, so you can count on getting the personal attention you deserve and make sure your experience looking at houses for sale and closing on one is the fun experience it should be.
