There are some questions you need to answer even before you start your search.
If you’re a first-time home buyer or someone who hasn’t bought a home recently, we recommend that you begin with an in-person Buyer Consultation. That will enable my team to help you identify and clarify your requirements for your new home and then give you a good idea what to expect when you proceed with your home search.
Here are some questions to ponder as you begin to define the kind of home you really want:
- What style or type of home interests you – contemporary or historic, ranch or colonial?
- How large a home do you want, with how many bedrooms and baths?
- What do you think are the key features? (For example: eat-in kitchen, deck, fireplace, family room or central air conditioning)
- How will you determine whether a location is right for you – schools? Commuting needs? Availability of shopping?
- Would you consider buying a home that is in need of some renovation or expansion?
- Will it be necessary to sell your home to buy your next one?
Once you begin your search, we can show you any home at all, even if it’s listed with another real estate agency. Whether your interest is piqued by a For Sale sign, an ad in the paper or a listing on a website like weichert.com, Judi, Gerry or I will be your best resource for learning more of the details. We can help you decide if any particular house is worth seeing in person.
We will begin to work with you by diligently searching the current inventory of available homes to find ones that meet your expectations. We can also network in any specific neighborhood you’re interested in, keeping a close watch in order to let you know the moment a new house that fits your criteria comes on the market or when a home you might like drops its price.
