LOCATING A HOME:

Buying a home, land or investment property can take a lot of time to locate without a REALTOR®, because of this you are best equipped with a real estate agent that is knowledgeable and resourceful. A REALTOR® is capable of locating almost every available property that is in a local market. You do not want to find yourself wishing you had purchased the "perfect" home - had you only known the property was for sale. Working without a REALTOR® to represent your best interests can be related to solving a $200,000 tax or legal question without the consultation of CPA or lawyer. Get the advice today that can save you from headache tomorrow.

LET THE BUYER BEWARE:

The State of Alabama is a caveat emptor state, which means "let the buyer beware". In the simplest terms, if you buy a home that has a problem (that is not deemed a health or safety concern) - you are probably going to be stuck with it. Wouldn't you feel better knowing you have a real-estate professional on your side? A REALTOR'S® specialty is knowing the right questions to ask and what precautions to take.

SELECTING A HOME:

Emotions often stir to a climatic point when you find the home you want for you and your family. A REALTOR® will bring an impartial view on a reasonable offering price. A real estate agent can also help you and your family understand the local zoning issues, utility expenses for the area, school quality and more. There is a wealth of information that a REALTOR® will bring to the table - to help you make the most informed decision possible.

NEGOTIATING:

Negotiation can be a huge process in itself. It often covers price, financing terms, date of possession, repairs that need to be made, and personal property that is going to be sold along with the home. A REALTOR® negotiates on a frequent basis and is often capable of achieving the lowest price for a piece of property.

TOP 5 HOME BUYING TIPS:

#1. Fine tune your credit before you think about applying for a loan. Don't make large purchases & cancel unused credit cards.

#2. Pre-qualify for your loan before you start looking for your home. It will most likely help you close sooner.

#3. If you think you will resell your home soon - don't buy anything non-traditional or "ultra-trendy".

#4. Remodeling is expensive - know what you want before you buy.

#5. Roughly 50% of all home buyers prefer brick, 30% prefer wood siding, and the 20% remaining prefer stucco. Remember this when you think about resale value (the more people you can appeal to, the better).

For many more home buying tips, contact a pro. Call Johnny.