Save time and money with these ten buying tips!
- Make a list and know the difference between your wants and needs.
- Get pre-approved prior to making an offer.
- Choose a top agent – experience, tops seller, and designations – ABR, CRS, GRI
- Work with an agent that has a quick return call guarantee - when negotiating, time is money.
- Work with an agent that has a transaction checklist to be sure that ALL details are tended to and completed for a positive and closed transaction.
- Have your agent search other sources beyond the multiple listing service.
- Ask your agent for a market analysis on the property you want to buy.
- Have as little contingencies as possible in making an offer.
- Make your offer subject to a home inspection.
- Include a complimentary note to seller when making an offer. Sellers will negotiate for the benefit of buyer, if they like the buyer.
