When homebuyers go
on the house hunt for the first time without knowing what to expect, they may
find that a year or so later they’re left to face their buyer remorse. Often,
first time homebuyers are eager to find the perfect home, the one they have in their
heads, and when they find it, they’ll bend over backwards to secure it. When
you do so, you may find that you end up paying more than you can afford or
missing glaring issues with the home. This buyer’s remorse can be avoided,
however, if you’re careful to know what to expect and what’s important
beforehand.
Make a
Wants and Needs List
When you’re
searching for your first home, there’s probably a whole host of things you
would love to have in your home. But chances are, there’s a much smaller list
of things you need in your first
home. Do you need that fireplace, or
do you need an extra bedroom for a
growing family? Do you need a gas
stove or do you need a laundry
hook-up? There’s nothing wrong with seeking out your wants, but make sure your
needs take priority and that you don’t settle for a home that has plenty of
wants — but few of your needs.
Be
Prepared to Wait
The housing market
is always precarious and competitive. If you have a picture in your head of
starting your house hunt and closing on the home of your dream within a week or
two, you’re going to have to adjust your expectations. It’s great to see a
house and click with it, but be prepared that you may have to take part in a
bidding war — or even multiple bidding wars — before you finally find a home
you can close on. And even when your offer is accepted, then you have to wait
on the bank.That doesn’t mean your dream home isn’t out there or that you can’t
close on it, but it’s always better to be prepared for the long haul.
Hire a
Realtor
As you’re starting
out on the house hunt, you may be tempted to skip hiring a realtor. You may
have heard misconceptions from friends and family about realtors that paint
them as someone only out for a commission, trying to get you to pay as much as
you can for a home. In reality, realtors are very careful to represent their
clients well, because word-of-mouth greatly impacts their livelihood. In
actuality, not having a realtor can put you at a disadvantage when it comes to
knowing the community and negotiating the price. Without a realtor, it’s easy
to be taken advantage of.
That doesn’t mean
you should hire just any realtor. Make sure you interview more than one. You
want someone experienced, with a successful track record, as well as someone
who knows and loves the area of Bryan-College Station.
If you have more
questions about avoiding buyer’s remorse, talk to your College Station realtor. They can make sure
you buy a home that you don’t just love now, but continue to love as time goes
on.
House For Sale In College Station
Sarah Miller, your RE/MAX realtor bryan-college station can help you discover a lot of great tips for making a profitable sale of your home. Call Sarah Miller at 979-255-1904 for your real estate needs in Bryan-College Station and the entire Brazos Valley! Sarah Miller, Associate RE/MAX BRYAN COLLEGE STATION 3030 University Dr East Ste 100, College Station, TX 77845 License #: 500065 |
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