Understanding your preferences is crucial when embarking on a home search. Often, new homebuyers are captivated by idealized features showcased on television or Pinterest, causing them to view listed homes through a romanticized lens. Ask yourself: is a farmhouse sink truly essential for your happiness in choosing a home?

 

Visiting open houses are highly recommended because it gives you an opportunity to see what the homes layout feels like and also see how you like the surrounding neighborhood. Remember to wear footwear you can easily slip on and off. We will be happy to put together a list of open houses for you. We can attend with you, or you can go on your own. It’s typical for agents that are hosting an open house to ask you to sign-in. Let the host agent know that we are your realtors –

this will let them know you are already represented.

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After pre-approval, the next step is to list all of the features of a home thar you would like, and to qualify them as follows:

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MUST-HAVES - Your non-negotiable’s when purchasing a home

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SHOULD-HAVES - Things you want in a home, but could live without or add later

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WISH LIST - Things you don’t expect in a home, but its a great bonus