These are 8 of the biggest mistakes that you can ever make while shopping for a new home. First thing to go will be your cool... soon followed by your budget! so beware.
Mistake #1. Falling in love with a house you can't afford.
If your reading this, then you know what I'm talking about ;) Buying a home needs to be a sound decision because let's face it, your home is probably one of the biggest investments your ever going to make. Let's make it a good one!
Mistake #2. Thinking that a particular house is the only one that will suit you.
Listen to your Real Estate Agent, this is what we do for a living. We know the area, the comps, the neighborhood, the laws etc.. Trust us with helping you find the perfect fit for you. There is no harm in looking and sometimes there is harm in NOT looking ;)
Mistake #3. Being so desperate to become a homeowner that you buy a place that doesn't suit you.
Buying a house is very much like buying a pair of shoes, if you don't get one that " fits you".. it's gonna be a very uncomfortable walk ;)
Mistake #4. Overlooking important flaws in the structure, appearance or location of the house.
It's very important to take the advice and expertise of your Real Estate Agent, We are trained and experienced to point out all of the flaws and benefits of the home. We will not overlook things that will cost you money or peace of mind later.
Mistake #5. Thinking you're a handyman when you're not.
Sometimes it's OK to hire a handyman for a job that you might have been able to do. It's all about working smart vs. working hard. There is never harm in getting a free estimate from a professional handyman, then make a decision at that time as to if you can fix it or if you want to just hire him and be done with it.
Mistake #6. Putting in an offer before carefully considering all the pros and cons of the property.
This is a very important one, you hired a Professional Real Estate Agent, now listen to my advice. It could prove very beneficial to your purchase.
Mistake #7. Being too slow to pull the trigger.
In a market like today it is important to be prepared to buy a house when you start looking, I will provide you with a step by step guided game plan so that when the time comes to make a decision, you will already have all your ducks in a row and therefore be prepared to make your decision in a timely manor. There are alot of good deals out there right now, let's make sure that when we find something that you like, let's proceed before someone else takes advantage of it.
Mistake #8. Offering more than a house is worth.
As a Real Estate Professional I am a wealth of knowledge...USE ME !! lol Don't let emotion play a part in buying your home, just remember, when you purchase a house, you want to always look at resale value, the old saying goes something like this... " Buy low... sell high" ;)
Conclusion
Even knowing all of these things, it's still hard to act on them. You may still find yourself making decisions based on emotion during the home-buying process. Slow down, overcome your emotions and, ultimately, make a home-purchase decision that's good for both your feelings and your finances.
If you have ever thought about upgrading / buying a new home or selling your current home Call or Email me and let's talk about what options you have in today's market. Direct:(312) 882-4561 Email: alan@AlanLurie.com
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