Did you know that finding your dream home is comparable to finding your future partner? It may take time, patience and sometimes lots of hoping and praying! (pun intended) But once you find the one, the feeling is something indescribable and everything you went through is worth it because you finally have a place to create memories and spend your future.
Thankfully, finding your perfect home is a lot easier than finding that someone. All you need is just to create a checklist of what you want in your future home, a bit of planning and seek the wisdom of people who can help you achieve the biggest purchase in your entire life.
Buying a home is something you do not do often which means you have to be sure that what you are acquiring is the right house for you. Here are some tips to consider before signing on that contract.
- BUDGET- Getting your place is the biggest financial decision that can affect your life. You first need to assess on how much you can afford. Monthly amortizations, fees and taxes are things you might want to consider. Be realistic and do not get something that will break your bank account. Approach a bank on what offers you can take advantage to then once you know how much you can shell out, that’s the only time you may look for homes within your price range.
- MAKE A CHECKLIST- List down what your perfect home looks like. How many bedrooms, toilet and baths, if you need a work space, how big your kitchen and dining is, if you want a garden or sitting area for gatherings and how many cars can fit in the garage are some things you can include in that list. These ideas will help you when searching for your crib.
- LOCATION- One thing should be considered is the proximity of this to all the places you always go to. There’s no use of purchasing a nice home that has all the essentials but it is 100 miles away from your work location. Not unless you’re willing to go through that travel everyday, then finding a good location should be on top of your priority.
- HAVE AN OPEN MIND- At the onset of your purchase, make sure your expectations are not sky-rocket. You may not find the exact “home of your dreams” in reality not unless you have unlimited budget. There will always be flaws but the important thing is that majority of what you want is in the house.
- GET A REAL ESTATE AGENT- Having a professional by your side will make your life easier when dealing with paperwork, listings and negotiation. Get someone you can trust and in the end to make the process easy from start to finish.
Louize Kristine 