House Hunting Checklist
What Should Be on Your House Hunting Checklist?
Before you open up your real estate apps and start looking for houses, have a think about what you want and need in a home. It’s a good idea to have a list of “must-haves,” along with other house qualities that would be icing on the cake. As you look at homes, you might decide some things are more important than others, but it’s a good idea to come into house hunting with a sense of your ideal home.
An Ideal Location
You should also be aware of your ideal location and neighborhood when searching for a home. Are you concerned about having a long commute? Do you need to be in a certain city because it has a better school district? You can discuss all of your location questions with your real estate agent.
A Preapproval Letter
One of the most important items on your home buying checklist is your mortgage pre approval letter. Without this, many sellers will not even be able to consider your offer.
If you are coming in with an all cash offer and do not need a loan to buy a home, you will be able to get away without a preapproval letter, but most people will need to talk to a lender to determine what they can afford before house hunting.
Having an experienced agent who has been through the home buying process before will make the entire process much smoother. Your agent will be able to give you advice and walk you through the process of buying a home, from your first viewing to your closing date. Additionally, having someone on your team who knows the real estate market will usually help the home buying process go faster, and save you money!
Conclusion
Every person has different must-haves for a home, from location, to size, to design. It’s important to know your must-haves and ideal when you’re buying a home, but there are also other necessities that you should have on your house hunting checklist. Use our checklist to ensure buying your home is smooth sailing!
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