The Buying Process

To start, you will want to find an experienced real estate professional that is able to smoothly guide you through the home-buying process.

Buying a home is a major life decision so choosing a knowledgeable agent with whom you can build trust, is a good listener and works in the area in which you would like to live is essential.

Choose a professional that understands your needs and concerns and will provide you with personalized service.

Buying a new home while selling an existing home, presents additional challenges. Your real estate professional can assist you and ensure that the road is as smooth as possible. Being a buyer and a seller at the same time is a balancing act.

Now that you have figured out the type of home that best suits your needs, next you will need to determine what you can afford to buy. Knowing your price range allows you to avoid wasting time looking at homes that do not fit your criteria. If there are more homes available in your area than there are buyers, then you are in a buyers’ market. You may look at homes that are priced slightly higher than your upper limit because there is more room for negotiation with the seller.