Home Buying Tips

If you are in the market to purchase a home, here some things to keep in mind to make sure you are getting the home you really want.

Connect with a reliable and reputable mortgage lender

This will make all the difference in the world. Communication is key when purchasing a home so you’ll want to make sure you choose someone who you have access to when you have questions. Banks and Credit Unions are great, but they also have an 8 to 5 schedule so it might be difficult to reach someone when you have a question regarding your loan in the evening or on the weekends.

Market Trends – Stay in the loop!

Keeping a 24 hour watch on the housing market is not an easy task so leave that up to your agent. However, you want to know what’s going on in the area you are looking to purchase in. Things like new construction taking place, commercial development within a 5 mile radius and probably the public school ratings are important things to watch. Checking out the cities/towns public website is a great way to keep informed. Of course, you should always feel comfortable asking your real estate agent who should known the local market pretty well.

Know your “Want’s & Needs” before you get out there

When you go shopping for groceries, you usually have a list (or if you’re like me, you go in on an empty stomach and walk out with 2 shopping carts of junk!) Nailing down a couple of the MUST HAVES is essential to ensure you are not wasting valuable time. There is no need to walk into a dozen homes with no pool if having a pool already built is in your Top 5 of “must haves.”

With that being said, make sure you keep an open mind when going into homes that may not have the paint choice of your liking or counter tops that may be outdated. These are purely cosmetic and can be changed out. If you love the floor plan, go with it!

As a third generation real estate agent and native of Arizona, I am passionate about helping you and your loved ones achieve your real estate goals. If you are buying or selling in Gilbert or any of the East Valley cities, trust that I will go the extra mile to ensure a smooth and successful transaction.