In today’s Denver area real estate market prospective home buyer’s need to be prepared when they begin their home search. We are currently in a sellers market and in many neighborhoods homes are going under contract, over asking price within hours of being listed. Following are 10 tips that will assist in jump starting your home buying experience:
10. Select a REALTOR® who will listen to your needs, provide realistic expectations and professionally guide you through the complicated home buying process.
9. Select a credible lender and obtain pre-approval. If you do not have a lender, your REALTOR® is able to provide you with several experts that have demonstrated professional reliability to assist in your selection process.
8. Ensure you have adequate liquid funds for an earnest money deposit and inspection.
7. Do NOT make any large purchases or change employment between when you obtain pre-approval and close on the purchase of your new home.
6. Determine your needs and wants in your future home and discuss openly with your REALTOR®.
5. Identify neighborhoods that compliment your lifestyle in your target geographic areas.
4. Review the contract to buy and sell with your REALTOR® so you are able to act quickly in submitting an offer when you find the right home.
3. Partner with your REALTOR® to begin searching for properties that meet your needs.
2. Review available properties, narrow to top contenders and schedule several hours with your REALTOR® to view each in person.
1. With the assistance of your REALTOR®, be prepared to make a strong, marketable offer when you find the home that best meets your needs.
Buying a home is an exciting time and one of life’s most important investments. The steps listed above take you through many of the items to consider before making an offer, which is just the beginning of the home buying process. To ensure you have the best possible experience, select a professional you are confident will provide you with best in class service – advocating for you every step of the way.
Good luck in your search and I hope to serve you when you are in the market to buy or sell your home.
Jennifer Blake, REALTOR® Call/text 303.842.2306 or jblake5280@gmail.com