BUYER'S GUIDE

Getting Started

Before you begin the process of buying a property or home you need to consider the following:

  1. Determine Your Buying Objectives. Why do you want to buy a home? Need more room? Downsizing? Tired of paying a monthly rent for nothing in return?
  2. Determine Your Needs. Prioritize what is most important to you in a home (style of home, size of home, neighborhood, schools, cost, etc.) Keep in mind, there is a difference between what you need and what you want, so be realistic.
  3. Become Informed. If you're a first-time home buyer, learn everything you can about the buying process. This series of informational sections will help. Research the market by searching the internet to see what homes are for sale in the areas you desire. As well as looking at classified ads and home for sale magazines, and maybe even driving around neighborhoods you're interested in. After that you should have a good feel for what's available.
  4. Get Your Financing in Order. This is not the time to make any major purchases on a credit card. Don't change types of work. More financing tips will be covered in the next section.

Proceed to the next section of the Buyer's Guide - Knowing What You Can Afford