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6. Now you have the working list of homes. Your agent can set appointments with the sellers to view the homes on the inside for your final elimination process.
1. First of all, you need to decide if home ownership is right for you. Buying a house is a great investment, but it doesn't come without involving a lot of your time and energy keeping it maintained. Along with owning the American Dream comes responsibility. No more calling the landlord for repairs. The Buck Stops With You! Still ready to continue? Let's move on....
2. The next step is to honestly determine how much you can afford. There is no worse feeling than to get your heart set on a home, only to discover later you can't qualify for a loan to buy it. Most reputable mortgage loan officers will gladly "pre-qualify" you for no charge. You will need to provide them with your income and debt information. Laying all the cards on the table from the beginning is the best policy. For more financing information click here to visit our finance page.
3. Know how much you can afford now? Let's move on....The next thing you need to decide is where you want to live. Sometimes this is not as easy as it seems. Atlanta is a big town now, with the metro area covering 17 Counties. Typically, the further away from town you move, the more you can buy for your money, but do you want that commute? Intown living has become very popular with many buyers today. Other things to consider are a).schools and amenities for your children b). where will you/your spouse be working? c). do you need to be near hospitals or shopping? d). is the area safe? e). are houses increasing in value? -- If you are familiar with the different areas of town, you're a step ahead. If not, your agent can help you here.
4. Now that you have the area narrowed down, let your agent know what amenities you are looking for in a house. i.e., # of bedrooms & baths, do you need a basement, garage? Brick, frame, or other? Is age important? Two story, split level, or ranch? The idea here is to narrow the search but don't get too carried away or you may rule out some very nice houses.
5. Your agent can now provide you with a printed list of houses that either meet or
Did you know?
1. **You can have a Benefield Realty Buyers Agent represent you from start to finish, working out details and providing you expert advice throughout the process.
2.**Having one of our Buyer Agents represent you will not cost you a dime. Our fees are earned from the commission a seller has agreed to pay his/her agent.
