What you should know before buying a home

Getting Ready to Buy Utilizing Your Agent House Hunting   Introduction Getting started Evaluating the property A closer look A professional home inspection What is the current value? How important is re-sale value? Making an offer Closing Moving In

Introduction

Because of the many factors to consider, finding the right home can be a rigorous process. It can also be a very fun process. There are no hard and fast rules to house hunting, but here are some tips you can follow that will assist you in the procedure:

Narrow down the home finding process by asking yourself what it is you want in a home. If you can determine exactly what you want, you're halfway to locating it.

Our circumstances often dictate what we’re looking for in a home. For example, big families usually want a big house with room to roam. Retired couples, on the other hand, often look for smaller single-story homes close to shopping and senior activities; and people who love gardening often look for homes with a big yard.

Focusing on the location and general quality of the property is always a good idea. Don't go after an exact price or a particular feature, such as a deck, a high efficiency furnace, or an extra bathroom; price can be worked out in negotiation with the seller (given the right general ballpark), and a high quality home in a good location can be tailored to your specific needs later.

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