Prepare Yourself for the Adventure!

Write Down Your Dream!

  • Take yourself on a visual journey throughout the home which would fit your needs. It all gets down to what is important to you, your lifestyle, and your overall temperament.

  • Imagine meeting guests at the front door. Is there a convenient coat closet nearby? A bathroom nearby? Or, would you have to have them use the master bathroom or the one the kids keep their rubber duckies in?

  • Grocery shopping is a regular task. After completing your shopping, do you need immediate kitchen access or does that matter to you?

  • Do you tend to congregate in the kitchen? A dinette-size area most likely will not do!

  • If you have a family or intend to start one, is the floor plan laid out to make keeping your eye on toddlers an easy task?

  • How many bathrooms MUST you have?

  • Love those shade trees, eh? Do you have the tolerance for bagging leaves?

  • WRITE DOWN WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU! This will serve you well when you begin your search!


How YOU Make Your Dream Take Shape!

There are certain characteristics which make home buyers less anxious when they get ready to buy, and these characteristics which interestingly coincide with the degree of positive preparatory time in which they have invested in themselves. In other words, LESS "GETTING READY," the higher the stress level; MORE "GETTING READY," more confidence and far less stress and frustration.

How do you gain this confidence? What are the attributes of a confident home buyer?

They have already established a pattern of attending to the following:

  • They have taken strides in saving money, regardless of the amount. It's the discipline that counts!

  • They have monitored their credit card spending, and paid extra toward the credit cards with the highest interest rates.

  • They have set a budget, and after a few ups & downs, stuck to it!

  • They know where their money went and where it's going…tracking it in writing.

  • They have some type of retirement savings started, whether a 401(k) at work, an I.R.A., or alternative investment instrument(s).

Haven't started yet? You can begin today!


Stepping into Your Dream

Remember, there is NO SUCH THING as a stupid question! We live in a world of specialization. In fact, writing down your questions as they come to you is the best way possible to do your research. Our answers will help you put it all together in a cohesive manner!

It is said that the number "8" is the number of "New Beginnings." Here's 8 "GETTING READY" New Beginning Items to start with:

  1. Get your PreQual-Analysissm by e-mailing or calling us; this puts you in a power position at the very beginning! Sellers will know you're a serious buyer and that there won't be any last-minute surprises for them. As a plus, you'll find that sellers are far more amenable to flexible negotiation with a buyer who has a PreQual-Analysissm in hand.

  2. You've written down your dream…those features in a home you can't live without. If you haven't done so, before you start on your exposure to the marketplace out there, write this list in stone. It will save you much in the time and energy department.

  3. View prospective properties with "the eyes of possibilities." Can it be improved to accommodate the customizations you would want?

  4. Your PreQual-Analysissm has established your price range. In looking for your home, make certain it is not the "top of the market" in your area of interest. We'll assist you with resale information in your neighborhood of choice.

  5. If you have children or are planning a family, you may want to pay special attention to good schools and branch out your search from this vantage point.

  6. Tell your family and friends you're looking. Many buyers have found just the right home by expanding the "Look Force."

  7. Tendering a flexible purchase contract is critical. You must have the flexibility therein to negotiate any problems which should arise as a result of a Home Inspection which you will wisely have done on any home which is not new construction. If you choose a realtor to represent you, it is always a good idea to enlist a "Buyers' Agent" to represent you.

  8. Most importantly: As you hunt for that perfect home, keep in contact with us. You will be excited and with the excitement comes even more questions. Call us for the answers!


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