How to Purchase a Home
When it comes to purchasing a home, the choices available can be
a little overwhelming. With the onslaught of the internet, it
seems there are thousands of ways to locate that perfect home,
and a new buyer might be a confused about where to start. There
are a few good ways to narrow the selection.
A drive down the Atlantic sea coast from Maine to Florida will
take you along a delicious path of seafood delicacies spiced
with the culture of those who settled the region. In Maine, the
seafood is stick-to-your-ribs no-nonsense. When it comes to
purchasing a home, the choices available can be a little
overwhelming. With the onslaught of the internet, it seems there
are thousands of ways to locate that perfect home, and a new
buyer might be a confused about where to start. There are a few
good ways to narrow the selection.
First of all, if you know where you want to live, then go there.
Whether it's a new city or a new neighborhood, taking a drive
through your future abode can open up plenty of possibilities.
Realtors and independent home sellers still rely very much on
the For Sale sign in the front lawn, and there's no substitute
for real curb appeal. This technique has the huge benefit of
allowing you to see the properties in person and know
immediately if they are worth pursuing. However, it's rather
unusual for prices to be listed on For Sale signs outside
houses, so try to stick to areas that you know are in your price
range. Make sure to bring a camera and a pad of paper, so you
can take pictures and write down phone numbers and addresses for
future reference. You might end up making an awful lot of phone
calls, but it can be worth it.
While you're in your new potential city or neighborhood, pick up
the local paper. The classified ads are still the time-honored
way to get a house onto the market and you'll find no shortage
of listings. Prepare yourself to make some more phone calls and
do some more driving. We didn't say this would be a quick
process!
Then again, it can be. For those in a time crunch, there are
many ways to find houses for sale that don't involve legwork.
Many web sites offer specialized house searches, which charge a
small fee and do the ad-scanning for you, sending you
information on properties that meet your criteria. There are
also several companies in your local yellow pages which offer
this same service. For those who need to move quickly or don't
have the resources to hunt, these services can be lifesavers!
Finally, whether you're in a hurry or just browsing, talk to
local real estate agents. They'll be able to give you
information on what properties they are personally representing,
as well as a feel for how prices are running in various parts of
town. Keep in mind that agents make money selling houses, not
explaining markets, so they won't be able to offer you
specialized help unless you're purchasing from them. But if
nothing else, their information may be able to point you in the
right direction.
House hunting is an exciting process no matter how you do it,
and there's no right or wrong way to begin. When it's time to
go, weigh your priorities and choose your weapon, whether it's a
pad of paper and a pen or the World Wide Web. The right property
is out there somewhere. The secret is to have fun finding it!
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