| First Time Home Buyer Benefits | | | | of some of the homes that you saw. |
| I don't think many people would disagree with the | | | | Don't Fall In Love Right Away |
| thinking that owning a home is a great idea. Ask your | | | | One thing that happens quite a bit when searching for |
| friends and family before purchasing a home and I am | | | | a home is getting enamored with the first home that |
| sure almost all of them will tell you that it's a good idea. | | | | you see. When shopping for a home, shop as if you |
| Having your mind focused on your goal is the first step | | | | were purchasing a car. It's not very wise to run out |
| in the process. | | | | and buy the first car you see is it? Of course not! |
| Determining First Time Home Buyer Search | | | | Take your time and weigh all the pros and cons of |
| Parameters | | | | each home you see. |
| Since the explosion of the World Wide Web the | | | | How To Rate What You See |
| majority of home searches are now performed on the | | | | · Take pictures! Take multiple photos inside and out |
| internet. There is so much information that can be | | | | an make sure that you are able to identify the order of |
| found online for prospective home buyers. You can | | | | photographs |
| see multiple photographs of the home, take virtual | | | | · Bring a notepad. Write down everything that |
| tours of the interior and also find information on the | | | | catches your eye. Both the good and the not so good. |
| neighborhood as well as the school system. This | | | | · Look at the surrounding neighborhood |
| allows you to really focus in on exactly what you are | | | | · How is the location? Do you love it or just like it? |
| looking for and where you want to buy. You will be | | | | · Rate the homes in your notepad as you leave. |
| halfway to home ownership by the time you meet | | | | Go Back And Look Again |
| with your local realtor. | | | | This advice is only for the home that you really like. Tell |
| How Long Does It Take To Buy Your First Home? | | | | your agent that you want to see the homes that you |
| A good realtor that listens to what you are looking for | | | | rated highly again. Seeing them one more time might |
| will not show you too many homes. After speaking | | | | change your opinion the second time. Buying a home is |
| with you they should have a good idea of what is | | | | one of the most important things you will ever |
| available and what will suit you. Most agents that know | | | | purchase. Buyer's remorse for a high ticket item such |
| what they are doing will perform some type of | | | | as a house will can cause major stress on you and |
| research and previewing the homes they think are a | | | | your entire family. |
| good fit. Educating yourself as well as your realtor will | | | | After this your agent should begin contacting the |
| substantially cut your time from prospective home | | | | seller's agent to check any incoming offers and to get |
| buyer to home owner significantly. | | | | a feeling of the seller's motivation. |
| How Many Homes Will You See? | | | | Picking The Home To Purchase |
| It might sound odd but consider what you eat prior to | | | | A good agent will tend to already know ahead of time |
| viewing homes. There are studies that show a | | | | which home you are more inclined to buy through |
| dramatic increase in memory when you consume | | | | instinct and experience. That doesn't mean you should |
| carbohydrates. I would highly recommend that you do | | | | let them tell you what you want however. Let your |
| not drink or eat a lot of sugar before looking at homes. | | | | decision be yours alone. After all you will be the one |
| Even with a good memory you really should not | | | | living in the home and paying the mortgage. You should |
| expect to see more than 15 homes. I would say | | | | also be aware that your agent is required to inform |
| anything over six or seven homes would cause a brain | | | | you of any defects of the home you chose as well as |
| overload. I find that you will start to confuse the details | | | | any issues of the prior homes that you viewed. |