Our Tips for New and Experienced Homebuyers

Are you considering buying a new home? We here at Family of Faith Realty are very excited for you and would love nothing more than to help prepare you for the journey. Read some of our tips about the home buying process and make sure that you contact us if you have any questions or would like to work with us!

Understand Your Priorities

Everyone’s situation is unique, and it’s important to outline exactly what you need in a home before you start the process. Are you planning on starting a family? Make sure you have enough bedrooms for the kids and space in the yard for them to play. Are you older? Finding a home that is accessible in your later years should be a factor you keep in mind. Regardless of your situation, finding the right home requires forethought on your end, and it’s always best to go into the process prepared.

Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage

A mortgage is an essential aspect for many home buyers. Receiving pre-approval for a mortgage can help in three main ways. First, it will help you narrow down your budget and give you a good idea of what properties you can afford. Second, pre-approval will likely help expedite the process once you’re ready to purchase, as you will already have gone through much of the paperwork and verification procedure. Finally, it will make you a more attractive buyer to sellers. This is because sellers will know you’re a serious buyer and can make an offer without any potential financial roadblocks.

Do Your Research

The more research you do before diving into the home buying journey you do, the easier and more productive it will be. Researching many different properties, neighborhoods, schools, and local amenities will give you the knowledge you need to make educated decisions.

Take Your Time

If you’re not in a time-sensitive situation, we recommend that you take your time while searching for homes to ensure the home you settle on is the perfect one for you. Rushing your decision can lead to bad deals or homes that aren’t a good fit. Because a home is such a major investment, you should treat the process with patience and care.

Find a Trustworthy, Reliable Realtor

Navigating the complicated real estate market isn’t feasible for the average person, who has their own job and worries to take care of. Finding a realtor on whom you can rely is crucial to your success. Ensuring that the realtor is trustworthy and reliable is important, as they will ultimately help determine the success you’ll achieve. Consider your choice of realtor carefully and check out any public reviews they have to inform your decision.