Real
Estate Matters with Tim Bro
5 Tips
for Buyers in a Tight Housing Market
When
inventory is low, multiple offers tend to increase home prices. Attempting to
purchase a home in this market can be overwhelming. With the right choice in
proactive agents, it will happen to your satisfaction!!! Get through this home buying process by
following this process:
1.
Determine and stick to
your budget.
Obtain an approval letter from your lender to verify your loan amount. Take
into account additional costs of ownership. Costs such as taxes, utilities and
insurance should be taken into consideration when determining your payment budget.
2.
Identify desired
neighborhoods and home “wants” versus “needs”. When housing inventory is tight,
buyers may need to compromise on what they believe they want from a home.
Certain “wants”, such as stainless appliances or hardwood floors, can be added
later. However, if a buyer “needs” to be in a specific neighborhood for work or
school purposes, or have a certain sized backyard, those cannot be addressed
later and must be taken into account during the house hunting process.
3.
Be ready to make a
decision.
Desirable homes rarely stay on the market long in a seller’s market. Do not
hesitate to make the offer. Do your homework, then act quickly and decisively
to secure the property that is your next home.
4.
Your offer. Share with your agent
your questions and concerns and get those things answered upfront. Your agent will
contact the seller or seller’s agent and determine the seller’s hot buttons and
get answers for you. Review those things together, while keeping in mind your wants
and needs. Be flexible with things like move-in dates, contingencies, and
services chosen. Then have your agent
review the best strategy for you and write the offer – NOW! Don’t
wait or you may lose the property.
5.
Work with Tim Bro. It’s important to work
with the right realtor who is experienced and knowledgeable in this type of
market. Tim has an excellent reputation and 20 years of experience in the real
estate business.
To
get started with your home sale or purchase, call Tim @ 858-354-2354, “The Right Choice in Real Estate”.
When Real Estate
Matters, contact Tim. BRE #01224576
