Are You Ready to Buy Your First Home?

 

Owning a home may be your dream, but in order for the process to be the happy and satisfying experience it was meant to be, you need to ensure that you are mentally and financially prepared.

Now for some questions...

Are you ready to buy?

Owning your own home is about more than just being able to decorate any way you like; it's about being prepared to maintain your home over the years, realizing that part of your income and time will go towards repairs and maintenance. It's about being willing to take the risks of home ownership with a realistic expectation of the rewards.

How much can you afford?

It can be discouraging to find that your salary won't stretch as far as the home you want to own. However, sacrificing a huge part of your income just to pay the mortgage can very quickly make home ownership a burden rather than a point of pride. Getting a pre-approval before you start looking not only helps guide your budget, it sets up the right expectations from the beginning.

What do you want?

How many bedrooms do you need / want?  Is parking necessary?  Love yards, but hating cutting grass?  Size, style, age, location....talking through what is a 'must' next to what you can live without starts the process of where to look.

 

Your Neighborhood Newcomer Can Help

 

You need a great agent who will not only work hard for you, but also be experienced to answer the long list of questions that come up as you navigate the process for the first time.

 

When you use me to help you buy your first home, I will be with you every step of the way.  From helping you narrow the search to homes that fit your needs and budgets, to recommending all of the vendors we will need along the way, to that final signature on the paperwork, Your Neighborhood Newcomer will be there!

 

Ready to start the process?  Contact me so we can chat!