First Time Home Buyer Tips

First Time Home Buyer Tips
First Time Home Buyer Tips

Are you preparing to buy your first home?  Are you confused on how to get started or where to turn for help?  How to prepare, or who to trust?  Let’s start with four easy tips to prepare you as you head down the path of homeownership.

1.  Get a Licensed Real Estate Pro.  Find an agent who will advocate for you, someone who knows the area in which your searching and communicates effectively with you.  The great thing is this professional is paid in full by the seller…AWESOME.

2.  When buying always keep in mind SELLING.  The FHA statistics show the average homeowner moves within three to five years.  So the strengths & weakness that you see in a potential home, will also come up when selling.  Things like: is it a quiet neighborhood, close to schools, the lake or does the home have a steep driveway or close to a busy street.  Always keep in mind SELLING when buying.

3.  Get QUALIFIED.  Find a Mortgage Lender who you are comfortable with, but shop around for the best rate & fees.  It’s also important that you refrain from buying big ticket items during this time frame & don’t open additional credit cards.  Finally save for your down payment & earnest money, so you are ready to go when your “dream home” is found.

4.  Take the time to make your “must have list” together for this dream home.  Is it a ranch or two story, is it 3 or 4 bedrooms, how much land do you need, is certain rooms key to your purchase.  When this list is developed take the time to talk it through with your agent, so you use your time efficiently and find your dream home quickly.

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These are 4 quick and easy steps to follow when your preparing to buy a home.  If you need a real estate professional in the Branson, MO area, I would love to help you through the process.  Please call me at 417-593-2010 or go to my website at TableRockRealtyGroup.com or email me at sharol.nuckolls@gmail.com.

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