September is one of the most popular times in the year for buying homes. If you’re a first-time homebuyer, then you’re going to be entering into a very competitive marketplace. That doesn’t mean you won’t find your dream home. Just know that there will be challenges ahead. It can help if you can put some of this advice into action:
Use a Realtor
Buying a home will be one of the most important and biggest financial investments you make in your lifetime. That is why you want to get as much experienced help on your side as possible. A local realtor will be your best advocate. Not only will they help you find the best home for your price range and wish-list but they’ll be the ones who will be negotiating a fair price. That includes all the potential counteroffers. To find the best realtor for your search, ask for recommendations from friends. Do some research online and don’t hesitate to meet with a few brokers to find a perfect fit.
Make Your List
You’ve probably been thinking a lot about your dream home and not it is time to make it a reality. That starts with writing out a list. The first priorities are the number of bedroom and bathrooms. Remember that the home you’re buying today should be the home you’ll be in five or ten years from now. Will your family grow in that time? Next is type of home. There are dozens of designs to choose from and it might help to be open to the possibilities. Finally, you have to consider location. Schools, neighbors and commute should all be a factor. What is important to you?
When everything falls into place, you’ll be weeks away from closing. That means it is time to start packing. What you definitely don’t want to pack is the junk and rubbish you’ve accumulated over the years. It is time to call in Junk King Monterey to help with this goal. After you’ve packed what matters, you’ll have plenty to turn over to Junk King. They can get it all out of the way before the movers show up. Let Junk King Monterey help you make the move into a new home without carrying in old junk.