Buying a home is usually the largest single Investment anyone makes in their life. It is critical buyers make use of all the tools and services available to them. We have listed below the top 10 Top Tips for Buyers
Be an informed buyer. More information equals more effectiveness.
Determine your needs and wants. What is essential in your new home? What would be nice to have?
Work with an Agent. It is important you do this before you rush off looking at homes, you may end up with no representation. If you contact us, we will be happy to take you through the entire process of Buying a home. Remember our services to Buyers are free! You are not making any commitments, we expect to earn your loyalty by providing quality professional advice and service.
Get you financial picture in focus as soon as possible. Since it is an important component, be aware of your credit situation.
As your Realtors we will show you how to get pre-qualified and pre-approved from a Mortgage lender.
Familiarize yourself with the mortgage process. Have mortgage questions? Need a few mortgage tips? Contact us.
Will your move take you farther across town? See our section on relocating.
Home Hunting Time! What should you take with you? How to remember and score the homes you view? Contact us and we'll advise you on methods of maximizing your time when home hunting.
If you are interested in New Construction you should still use a Realtor for your representation with the builder. Using our "buyers agent" services for New Construction is free of charge and we will ensure your interests are fully represented at all times throughout the building process. Almost all builders prefer to work with Realtors and their prospective home purchasers. The builders have already included our fees in their marketing programs. Discounts are not available for dealing directly with most builders, therefore we recommend you use and have the representation you are already paying for,. You can search for new construction in Jacksonville here.
Familiarize yourself with how to set a value on a house. This can save you a great deal of time and helps to avoid disappointment. As your Realtors we will provide you with a comparable Market Analysis, ( A report indicating the value of a home), for any property of interest to you.,
When you find an acceptable house, write an offer. Familiarize yourself with how offers become contracts. A successful offer is not just based upon the price. Work with us and maximize your negotiating power.
