Take The Stress Out Of Home Buying

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Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, 
keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible.
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1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It’s critical that the REALTOR® you chose is both highly skilled and a good fit with your personality.

2. Remember, there’s no “right” time to buy, just as there’s no perfect time to sell. If you find a home now, don’t try to second-guess interest rates or the housing market by waiting longer — you risk losing out on the home of your dreams. The housing market usually doesn’t change fast enough to make that much difference in price, and a good home won’t stay on the market long.

3. Don’t ask for too many opinions. It’s natural to want reassurance for such a big decision, but too many ideas from too many people will make it much harder to make a decision. Focus on the wants and needs of your immediate family — the people who will be living in the home.

4. Accept that no house is ever perfect. If it’s in the right location, the yard may be a bit smaller than you had hoped. The kitchen may be perfect, but the roof needs repair. Make a list of your top priorities and focus in on things that are most important to you. Let the minor ones go.

5. Don’t try to be a killer negotiator. Negotiation is definitely a part of the real estate process, but trying to “win” by getting an extra-low price or by refusing to budge on your offer may cost you the home you love. Negotiation is give and take.

6. Remember your home doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Don’t get so caught up in the physical aspects of the house itself — room size, kitchen, etc. — that you forget about important issues as noise level, location to amenities, and other aspects that also have a big impact on your quality of life. 

7. Plan ahead. Don’t wait until you’ve found a home and made an offer to get approved for a mortgage, investigate home insurance, and consider a schedule for moving. Presenting an offer contingent on a lot of unresolved issues will make your bid much less attractive to sellers. 

8. Factor in maintenance and repair costs in your post-home buying budget. Even if you buy a new home, there will be costs. Don’t leave yourself short and let your home deteriorate.

9. Accept that a little buyer’s remorse is inevitable and will probably pass. Buying a home, especially for the first time, is a big financial commitment. But it also yields big benefits. Don’t lose sight of why you wanted to buy a home and what made you fall in love with the property you purchased.

10. Choose a home first because you love it; then think about appreciation. While U.S. homes have appreciated an average of 5.4 percent annually over from 1998 to 2002, a home’s most important role is to serve as a comfortable, safe place to live.
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  • Home
  • Meet The Abrams Group
  • For Buyers
    • First Steps for Home Buyers
    • Finding A Home
    • Take The Stress Out Of Home Buying
    • Use Your Own Agent
    • Home Buying Myths
    • Home Buyer FAQ
    • Your Property Wish List
    • Questions To Ask Before Buying A House
  • For Sellers
    • 10 Inexpensive Ways To Wow Buyers
    • 5 Reasons To Sell Your House Now
    • Pricing Your Home To Sell
    • Staging For the 5 Senses
    • Staging Tips
    • Where I Will Market Your Home
    • Think You Should For Sale By Owner?
    • What A Great Agent Can Do For You
  • Our Listings
  • Foreclosures & Short Sales
    • Foreclosure Overview
    • How To Buy Foreclosures
    • Buying At Auction
    • Investing In Foreclosures
    • Short Sales vs Foreclosures
    • How To Buy Short Sales
    • The Difference Between Foreclosures & Short Sales
  • Search for Homes
  • Relocating?
  • Why Washington DC?
  • Local Communities
    • Adams Morgan
    • Dupont Circle
    • Georgetown Washington DC
    • Capitol Hill
    • Foggy Bottom
    • The Kentlands & Lakelands
    • Bethesda, MD
    • Germantown, MD
    • Silver Spring, MD
    • Potomac, MD
    • Rockville, MD
    • Kensington/Garrett Park, MD
    • Gaithersburg & Montgomery Village, MD
    • Fallsgrove
    • King Farm
  • Green Building & Renewable Resources
    • 45 Ways To Green Your Home
    • 10 Ways To Go Green
  • Testimonials
  • Local Links
    • Utilities
    • Resources
    • Referral Partners
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • Link Page