Finding Your Perfect Home
As the old saying goes,
real estate is all about location, location, location. But, there is a lot more to it than just
plain geography when it comes to finding your perfect home. There are a lot of things to consider during
the search because, for most, a home is the most significant purchase they will
ever make.
Choose A Good Area
When searching for your
perfect home, the obvious place to start is with the selection of a
location. If you have children, you may
want to choose a home that is close to good schools and is also located in a
family-oriented neighborhood. Many
people also look for a home that offers a short commute to and from work. If you are shopping within a specific price
range, you can also narrow the choices by finding an area that offers the best
value for your dollar.
Select A Style
The perfect home for you
is one that has all of the elements that you want. Whether it's a garage, basement, extra
bedroom or bath, a large kitchen, fireplace or open floor plan, choosing the
style of home that you want is an important first step in finding the perfect
place to hang your hat. You may also
want to consider whether you prefer a single-level or two-story home. Many home buyers also factor in floor plans
when searching for a house, including those that offer an open and flowing
design.
Get Pre-Qualified
Now that you know what you
want and where you want it, it's important to find out how much of a home you
can afford. Pre-qualification is not the
same as pre-approval. With pre-qualification,
your lender will request specific information relating to your income and
expenditures and will offer a possible price range for you to keep in mind
while shopping. Pre-qualification does
not guarantee that you will receive an approval, but it does give you a good
indication of how much you can afford based on your current situation.
Talk To A Premier Beach Realty Agent
Nobody knows the real
estate business like a Premier Beach Realty Agent, so let them help you in your search for the
perfect home. They can answer questions
relating to the neighborhood, recent inspections on a particular home and any
needed repairs. Because a Premier Beach Realty Agent has
access to a number of area homes, they have the ability to show you various
choices within your preferred area and price range.
Ask About Amenities
One of the most
significant concerns of any home buyer is what a home has to offer. Utilities, such as water, sewer, cable, phone
and electricity are just a few of the things to consider. If the home is in a subdivision that requires
the payment of association dues, how will these funds be used? What amenities does the home owner's
association offer? These are all
questions to ask your Premier Beach Realty Agent when shopping for the perfect home.
In conclusion, you should
know that the search for your perfect home is a journey. It may be either long or short and with or
without some bumps along the way, but the greatest satisfaction will be at the
journey's end and your future's beginning.
