ARE YOU READY TO BUY or SELL?

IT'S TIME TO CONSULT WITH A PROFESSIONAL . . .

If you or anyone you know have considered taking one of the most important steps of a lifetime (Purchasing A Home), keep the below list in ming.  Buying a home today could be overwhelming, but if you have seriously considered making the move of finding your dreamhome you should consulting with a licensed real estate agent for professional advice.

1. Set Goals & Expectations
2. Plan-of-Action
3. Commit to the Cause
4. Educate Yourself
5. Prepare Financially
6. Order-of-Process: Obtain Financing | Locate Real Estate Agent | Home Search | Negotiation of Contract
7. Schedule Professional Services/Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Inspection | Appraisal |  Earnest Money | Option Fee 
8. Pre-Approved Conditions/The Buyer’s Role
9. Closing Date or Clear-to-Close (“CTC”)
10. Take Possession (Move In)

Ask yourself the below questions to help you in better determining what you are looking for in a home:

• — Is my family still growing?
• — What are their needs?
• — Are schools a factor?
• — Do I want minimum grounds upkeep? 
• — Do I need to be within commuting distance for a specific purpose or person?
• — Am I a fixer-upper, or a total zilch with a hammer?
• — Will this home be used as a second home?
• — Will I keep the property to use for retirement or as an investment?
• — What is most important about the lifestyle I want to accomplish?
• — Provide detailed information/criteria regarding your expectations, within reason, i.e., purchase price, areas of interest, ameneties, schools, etc.  This information will serve as your realtor's guide.
• — As you inspect properties, your salesperson will get a real sense of what you like or dislike.
• — Sometimes it takes a few trips to various properties for you to establish the parameters that are appropriate for you and your family. 
• — Your real estate agent will act on your behalf, in your best interest, as your guide, diplomat, and trusted advisor while you pursue your property ownership objectives.