Thursday, 8 December 2011

Real Estate - Money Saving Tips

By Roger Frost


Whether you're a first-time home buyer or a veteran, buying a home is a complex process. This home buying guide will help you to figure out what kind of home you might like, which amenities are most important to you and how to estimate your price range so you don't fall in love with a home that is too expensive, which you later regret.

Now is not the time to hire a friend or relative as your real estate agent, especially with one of the most important transactions of your life on the line in this still-shaky market. You want someone who is well-connected with other agents, lenders and other fellow industry pros. Check credentials, references and recent performance histories.

Buyers, don't settle for "good enough." Just because you're getting a bargain doesn't mean you're getting a home that suits your long-term needs. Think functionality, neighborhood, location, access to services, highway access, work routes, schools, relatives and mass transit, and not price only. Do your homework, keep a cool head and carefully examine all the options. If you can spare the time, give yourself an extra month or two to make a decision. A house is a habitat first, an investment.

When selling your home it is important to make that great first impression. Some of the common turn offs include; Animal odours in the house, Evidence of damp or moisture in the walls, Cigarette or strong food odours, Doors, windows or gates that stick, Cracked glass in windows or doors, Too much furniture or personal belongings cluttering the space and Stained carpet.

When selling your home your Professional Real Estate agent will analyse previous sales, currently listed homes and listed homes that did not sell to find a comparative price range for your home. A seasoned veteran Realtor will know the value of upgrades and lack of features which may increase or decrease the value of your home.

One of the conditions of purchasing or selling a home will now include having a home inspection. Choosing Barrie Home Inspections, located at www.barriehomeinspector.com can be the best decision you can make. Barrie Home Inspections is a Certified Building Code Official with the OBOA whose qualifications far exceed the typical home inspector. Experience and knowledge are the best tools a home inspector can have. WETT Certified for all wood burning appliances.




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