Target your search, look at properties, and choose a home
Millions of homes are sold each year. There is no shortage of housing options, but with so many choices the challenge becomes finding the property which best meets your needs. The housing market is complicated because the stock of homes for sale is always in flux. Even if you could have a complete list of every home for sale at a given moment, such a list would become quickly obsolete as new homes become available and listed properties are sold. In effect, buyers are looking at a dynamic market. So it is important to know as much as possible about the choices in preferred markets. The way to do that is by working closely with me. As a Realtor®, I am familiar with local markets and current real estate trends. Not all real estate agents are Realtors®, so it’s important you know that I am a member with the National AND California Association of Realtors®. I have access to all homes on the market including those that have not yet been advertised.
Determine what you want in a home
A home is more than just a collection of bedrooms and bathrooms. Several properties, each with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and the same price, may well have radically different designs, commuting distances, lot sizes, tax costs, interior dimensions, styles, etc.
First, list the features and benefits you want in a home. Consider such things as pricing, location, size, amenities, and extras such as a pool or extra large kitchen, garage, etc.
Next, determine your priorities. If you can’t get a home at your price with all of the features you want, then you will need to determine which features are most important. For instance, would you mind having one less bedroom for a larger kitchen? A five minute longer commute for a bigger home and a lower cost?
Last but not least, consider your future needs. Will you need an extra bedroom down the road for a child’s room? Maybe you need to buy a home that is a good investment now with plans to sell the property five years down the road to expand.
Target your desired neighborhood. All neighborhoods and communities have a unique character and value. One community may be well know for historic homes while another offers both suburban living with easy access to downtown office areas. Determine which neighborhood(s) will work for you so you do not waste time looking where you would not want to live.
Looking for homes
I will help put together a list of homes based on your criteria. You can also look for homes online, in local papers, in real estate guides, and by driving through neighborhoods that you have targeted. When you find additional homes on your own, please let me know as I have access to all properties information and can streamline it for you so you are not calling around. Let me help you; that is what I am here for! Look at as many homes as you would like both locally and online so you can make a sound decision when you choose a home. You may want to keep a file with information on each of the homes you like. I can help you determine the pros and cons of each of the properties.
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