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Best Tips to Find the House of Your Dream

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Are you looking to buy a house or an apartment? These practical tips will help you quickly find the property of your dreams.

Needs and desires

Before you start, take a seat and make a list of your wants and needs. Write everything that comes to your mind. It is very likely that the list changes several times as you learn more about your options. You can change according to what you think is best for you. For example, maybe you want a house that is closest to the beach, but once you know the type of housing that you offer according to your budget in that area, make it change your priorities. Is it necessary for you to have a house with a pool, 4 rooms and in a good location? Prioritize your needs. Unless you have an unlimited budget, you will need to make some sacrifices.

Establish a budget

This step is crucial. Determine how much money you are willing to spend each month for housing expenses. Some will be able to pay cash, but you must also take into account taxes on property, insurance and maintenance. For this reason, ask your bank to analyze how much you can pay. It is important that your budget goes according to your needs and desires. We all want the house of our dreams but if it’s worth millions, let’s forget about it.

Choose a good real estate agent

Seeks to work with a professional of the subject or better yet, with a team of trained people. A good Sarasota top real estate agent will reduce the curve of your learning enormously. Ask for references or visit web pages, and then visit some agents to find the indicated one. The agent must be an experienced and ethical professional who works full time. Remember, as a buyer you do not need to spend extra money to pay a real estate agent, your salary is equivalent to a percentage of the price of the house.

Choose your favorite neighborhood

Make a list of your favorite neighborhoods. Make sure your budget matches what these places can offer and inform your agent about why such a neighborhood appeals to you. Maybe they can adapt your needs and desires to an alternative location, if the one you like exceeds your budget.

What is currently on sale?

You know what you want, you have the pre-approval of the mortgage credit (assuming you’re not going to pay cash), you set a comfortable price range, you found a good real estate agent, you learned about the real estate market and you made a list of your favorite neighborhoods. Now it’s time to start looking for houses. Your agent has provided you with a list of the houses that suit your needs, budget and are located in the areas of your preference. Visit those houses or have your agent book an appointment for a private visit. The agent that shows you the house, will indicate interesting details that you can ignore. Again, do not do these visits unless you’re ready to buy. The real estate market changes daily. You may find the perfect house today, and that it may no longer be available tomorrow.

Patience

You may have visited all the houses for sale and none have loved you. That is normal. The best properties sell very fast and you just need to wait . Therefore, do not forget to tell your agent to put you in an automatic email program so that you receive the list of properties located in your favorite neighborhoods as they enter the market; And be sure to visit those properties as soon as they are for sale. Finally, you will find the house of your dreams.

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Danuta Smoluk is a teacher with over three decades of experience teaching both children and adults. She specializes in teaching the Polish language to English-speakers. She has a master's degree in primary and early childhood education from WSP Słupsk (currently Pomeranian University in Słupsk) and had her degree validated by University of Toronto. Aside from education, she also has an interest in real estate and home improvement. She has planned and supervised many house renovations. She loves interior design, cooking, and gardening.

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