Local Buying Tips

Buying home is by far one of the largest purchases you will make.  To ensure that you have all the elements of the home buying process covered, contact one of our experienced agents today!  

Between the fast, ever changing market and the new lending regulations, purchasing real estate is not as simple anymore.  Purchasing your first home, or your 5th home, it is still one of the largest investments you will make.  Make sure you have a professional in your corner that can help with every detail of the process from start to finish!   

Here are some tips to consider when looking for your next home.

  1. Call a Century 21® Realty Team Agent TODAY!  We are members of the local multiple listing service (MLS) and can show you any property listed for sale within the area MLS, not just Century 21® listings. 
  2. Get pre-approved.   Talk to your mortgage lender about getting pre-approved.  Knowing how much you can afford before you start looking helps you pinpoint what homes you should be looking at.  Sellers will want to see a pre-approval with offers. In today’s competitive real estate market, having your pre-approval up front can save you a lot of time & disappointment. 
  3. Make a list.  Figure out what features of a property are a must and which ones are a want.  Understand that you may not find a property with each item on your list, but if you prioritize those that are most important it can help with the house hunting process. 
  4. Start looking at houses!  Contact your Century 21® Realty Team Agent to begin the search for houses. Remember they can search and show you any listing for sale in the local MLS area, not just Century 21® Realty Team listings.  
  5. Make an offer.  When you finally find “The One”, your Century 21® Realty Team Agent will help you stucture your written offer. Know up front what you want to ask for within the offer, for example: inspections, personal property items, closing costs, etc.  
  6. Offer accepted!  Yay!  Once your offer is accpeted, you will set up a time to meet with your mortgage lender to start the formal loan process.  Your Century 21® Realty Team Agent will handle every step from signing to closing, so you can concentrate on packing and saving ideas to Pinterest! 
  7. Closing. At the time of closing you officially become a homeowner! 
  8. Move-in!  Finally enjoy that new home of yours!