Even better! By now you have probably done some thinking about what you want in a new home. But if you haven’t, now is the time to start making some decisions about your new home.

1. Create a must-have list. For many, this is as simple as the number of bedrooms, minimum lot or acreage size or whether you want multiple floors or one level living. But for others, their must-have list might include an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, or even a swimming pool.
 

2. Create a deal-breaker list. Is a house on a hillside a deal breaker for your soccer loving kids? Is commuting more than 45 minutes a no-go? Is a fixer-upper out of the question? Knowing the answers to these questions ahead of time is key to a smooth home search.
 

3. Determine your price range. Ideally by now, you know your credit rating and what home you can afford and be comfortable with. Consider lifestyle and other debt obligations and keep your expectations realistic. Be sure to educate yourself on interest rates, points and variable vs. fixed rate options.

Making an offer.
Making an offer on the home of your dreams is more than just picking a number and seeing if the seller will go for it. We help you determine the status of the market, the overall condition of the home and analyze the seller’s situation. This is one if the most important reasons to work with a knowledgeable and experienced real estate. We know the market and what to expect – which is important in that first step of making an offer.

Finalizing the details.
Once the buyer and the seller come to an agreement in price and terms, we walk you through all the remaining steps including home inspection. This often includes a team of players led by your agent, that can include attorneys, appraisers, contractors, lenders and insurance agents that work together to finalize the details up to closing.

Finally – let’s get you the keys to your new home.