OK, this is where the fun begins! Actually looking at homes for sale. Note: If you choose to retain a Own Realty Group Consultant the home seller may reduce the price by the 2-3% which would have been paid to a buyer's agent.
Beginning your home search
Become familiar with the area where you're considering buying in order to determine if it meets your needs (e.g. near a park, shopping, public transportation, etc.) Drive around. Attend open houses. Talk to friends and colleagues. You may want to select two or three neighborhoods to broaden your options. It may also be helpful to take photos of each of the home's you're interested in. Make personal notes on the back.
This will help you stay organized and remember what you've seen.
You may also want to create a profile of the home you're looking for in your next home.
- Goals - why are you buying a home?
- Features - what you need vs. what you want?
- Location - is it close to work, in a particular school district, near shopping, etc.?
- Style - what type of home fits your needs, lifestyle and taste?
- Lot - what is the size? What does it feature (wooded, fenced in, etc.)?
- General condition - is it in good shape?
- Neighbors - try to get an idea of what kind of neighbors you will have.
- Taxes - verify taxes and any current assessments on the home you're considering buying.
Where to find homes?
Drive around neighborhoods that interest you. Classified Ads and Homes Magazines. Start reviewing your local newspaper and pick up a free homes magazine at your local grocery store.
Internet. More than 70% of home buyers today begin their home search on the Internet. Chances are the real estate companies in your community post their homes on their own website or on aggregator real estate sites like Realtor.com, Yahoo! Real Estate or MSN Home Advisor.
To find homes for sale in your area use http://www.Own Realty Group/contact-us etc.
Open Houses. Check out the local newspaper and local real estate websites to identify open houses you would like to attend.
