BUYERS ROAD MAP LINKS
- Deciding to Buy
- Preparing to Buy
- Choosing a Real Estate Agent
- Time to go Shopping
- The Offer, Escrow, Inspection, Appraisal
- Closing / Settlement Date
Time To Go Shopping
Once those preparations are out of the way, it is time to find the right property for you.
Take A Drive
Get to know the neighborhoods, complexes, or subdivisions, which
interest you. Drive around and get a feel for what it would be like
to own a property in the area. Start getting a sense of the
properties available in those areas.
Narrow Your Search
Select a few properties that interest you the most and have your
real estate agent make appointments to visit them. Ask your real
estate agent about the potential long term resale value of the
properties you are considering.
Time To Buy
Once you have picked out the property you want to purchase, your real estate agent can help you make an offer that the seller will accept. A good agent will investigate the potential costs and expenses associated with the new property. An agent can also help you draft your offer in a way that gives you the advantage over another offer.