Posts Tagged ‘Buyer tips’
What To Do If Schools Are Important In Your Home Search
There are lots of resources online to help you in researching schools for the area you are interested in. Here are some tips to keep in mind when searching for a school for your kids.
Upsizing Your Home
Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become too small as families expand and multiple generations ...
How To “Try On” A Neighborhood Before Buying A Home There
With many purchases, you get the opportunity to “try before you buy.” You can go to the store and try on clothes before you update your wardrobe. You can go to the dealership and take a test drive before you commit to purchasing a car. A...
What To Consider Before Buying A Vacation Home
There is even more to consider before buying your first vacation home. I'm a certified Resort and Second Home Property Specialist specializing in the Galveston market. Let's talk about all the thing you should consider before taking the plun...
Questions To Ask Before A Home Inspection
You know you need to have a home inspection prior to purchase. Do you know the basics of hiring for one? Read on for tips on what you should know before the inspection starts.
Buyer’s Remorse
Sometimes you just don't know what you don't know until you're in it. Here are some interesting stats on what some buyers wish they had understood better about the purchase process.
Compromise
Compromise. Sometimes it's difficult to do when you're shopping for the home of your dreams (or even a right-now home). Keep in mind there are things you shouldn't compromise, and here are three of them. I would add this advice: buy what you...
Tips For Buyers From Texas Realtors
Check out this handy little guide of buying tips, put together by the Texas Association of Realtors, from responses of surveyed Texas Realtors from all over the state. Avoid some of the most common mistakes buyers may make during this very impo...
The Power of Pets
This really comes into play when considering a condo purchase. Be sure you ask about any restrictions before making an offer. #NationalPetMonth
What’s Included in the Sale of a Home
As we get ready for the spring selling season, let's revisit the items generally included in the sale of a home or condo. Of course, properties in our vacation home market often convey with much more, so be sure to clearly communicate your int...Deciding to Buy
Purchasing a property is most likely the biggest financial decision you will ever make. Whether this is your first purchase or you are an experienced buyer, this decision must be made carefully. Why Do You Want To ...Preparing to Buy
Before you start shopping for your property, it is a good idea to make some preparations. Build Your Green File A green file contains all your important financial documents. You will need it to secure financing for...Choose a Real Estate Agent
Why Should You Choose Our Professionals? Buying a property requires making many important financial decisions, understanding complex issues and completing a lot of paperwork. It helps to have an expert in your corner when underta...Time to Go Shopping
Once those preparations are out of the way, it is time to find the right property for you. Take a Drive Get to know the neighborhoods, complexes, or subdivisions, which interest you. Drive around and get a feel fo...Escrow, Inspections and Appraisals
The Process, Step-by-Step The Initial Agreement and Deposit An effective agreement is a legal arrangement between a potential purchaser and the property’s seller. Some important tips to keep in mind t...
6 Things Homebuyers Should Never Say During a Tour
Oops! Don't make these mistakes next time you're touring homes. 6 things homebuyers should never say during a tour
Shop Smart for Your Dream Home During the Spring Buying Season
This is the time of year that has home buyers and home sellers alike excited: The Spring Home Buying Season! For buyers, it’s a great time to purchase a home because the school year is coming to an end and residents have all summer to move...
