not knowing the market could cause you to fall for an over priced home. You should research the local market to determine the values that comparable homes have sold for, and make your offer based on that information. A professional Buyer Agent will help you with the comparables from the MLS and prepare a CMA (comparable market analysis) on the home before you make an offer.
Which House is Right for You – finding a home is simple, finding the right home is a lot of work. Determine your needs, schools, drive to work, shopping, recreation, neighborhood, home fix ups and maintenance. Putting in writing your needs and desires will help you and your Buyer Agent weed through the thousands of choices you will be making in your home purchase.
Mortgage Pre-Approval – mortgage pre-approval can be completed over the phone or online in 20 to 30 minutes it’s fast and easy. With a pre approval you know what you are working with you now have the freedom of not second guessing if you can afford a particular home. Being pre-approved when making an offer gives the seller more confidence that the loan will close.