How to Prepare For House Hunting

Ready to start searching for your new home? Whether it's your first time or you're an experience buyer, house hunting can be simple if you are prepared to keep these 5 important things in mind! 

5 Tips To Prepare for House Hunting

1. There is no “right” time to buy 

Don’t try and guess where the housing market and interest rates will go in the future. If you find a house you love right now, don’t risk losing out on it. Factors such as housing market and interest rates won’t change fast enough to make a huge difference in an individual home’s price. 

2. Don’t ask for too much reassurance from friends and family

Of course you’ll want to show off the houses you are considering to friends or family members, however, relying too much on their opinions will make it much harder to make decisions. You should focus on the people who will be living in the home and what they want and need. 

3. You won’t find a house that is 100% perfect

No house is ever perfect. It may be in the right location or community but doesn’t have a large backyard or granite countertops. The roof may need repair but the master bathroom is perfect. Every house will have it’s pros and cons and some may even need a little bit of work in order to fulfill your dreams. Make a list of the top priorities you are looking for and then focus on those that are most important to  you, the home buyers. It’s normal to have a little buyer’s remorse because you didn’t get everything you desired, it will pass and you will find ways to make the home work for you. 

4. Don’t forget about location

It’s easy to get caught up in the beauty and physical features of a home. However, it’s important that you remember your home’s location and the necessary conveniences you’ll need to live day to day. How close is it to public transportation? What would your work commute look like? What type of restaurants, nightlife, shops and parks are in walking distance? These type of aspects will have a huge impact on your quality of life in your new home and should be considered top priorities while hunting. 

5. Plan ahead

Start preparing for the purchase of your new home even before you find it! Don’t wait until you’ve found a home to get approved for investigate insurance, plan a moving schedule or get approved for a mortgage. Your offer will be more attractive to sellers when you are prepared and ready to move forward at any time.

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