Once you’ve decided to purchase a home, what’s next? For many homebuyers, the market can be stressful as it moves quickly and there’s often many different housing options available. By narrowing down what you’re searching for in a home, you can smooth out some of the lumps often associated with choosing the right home.
Location
First consider the location of the home and if it corresponds with the needs of you and your household. If you have an in-person job, you may want to consider purchasing a property within close proximity to save gas.
If you have school aged kids, perhaps you may want a home close to the school district of your choice. Also consider your normal commute and places you frequent, such as parks or grocery stores. Living close by to the places you go to often can ease some daily stressors.
Size
Next, consider the size of the property. Accounting for the members of your household plus storage needed can help you in choosing a home with the right amount of space for comfort.
If you have pets, for example dogs or cats - you may want to consider purchasing a home with a sizable yard, so they can get plenty of outdoor playtime.
Condition of the home
What sort of condition would you prefer your home to have before moving in? Turn-key homes are completely functional and ready for move-in without having to worry about making updates or repairs.
If you’re ok with purchasing an older home that may need a few light repairs, consider getting a thorough home inspection to make sure there aren't any major repairs needing to be made, such as a leaking roof or structural water damage.
Working with a real estate agent, you can narrow down your homebuying need to find and purchase the property of your dreams.
About the Author
Raena Everett
Raena has an exceptionally positive outlook on life. She believes every day presents a new and exciting adventure. She also applies this attitude towards her work. She was raised in Bangor, Maine until she moved to Venice in 2011. She graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a bachelors degree in public management. She has been an entrepreneur her entire life, owning several small businesses in Maine. She contributes her success to her problem solving skills and her commitment to excellent customer service. These skills will easily carry over to her real estate career. Her market knowledge and customer service will provide great service to her real estate clients.
She is currently a Realtor(R) for Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in the Venice office.
