It’s important to educate and empower yourself before you buy a home. You want to ensure that the home you purchase meets your requirements and is a safe and smart investment. By understanding the process and the market you are in, you can buy with confidence. Having the right information and relevant advice will put you in a position to make your buying dollars go further.
Before you purchase a home, seek the advice of a real estate agent. Real estate is their business and they have likely viewed more homes than you will in a lifetime. They bring that knowledge to the table along with an understanding of the financial arena. A real estate agent usually helps the buyer secure the best deal and the right house for the buyer’s budget.

Your home might be the largest investment you ever make… Therefore, when you decide to buy, you should be educated on where and what you should invest in. Your real estate agent will create a market analysis of properties you are interested in so you can make the right decision.

Before you buy a home, you need to understand your budget and the type of loan that works best for you. It is recommend that you talk to at least three lenders before you make a decision.

Armed with this information and your “dream home” check-list, your real estate agent will comprise a list of homes that may fulfill your expectations. If after looking at homes, you see that your dream list and your budget don’t match, keep in mind that this will probably not be the home you live in for the rest of your life. But if you buy smart now, you will be gaining equity and appreciation, and this home may provide the money to buy your step-up home of your future.

If you have questions regarding buying or selling a home contact Lisa G. 704-264-4941 or Liz B. 704-607-9918.