Posts Tagged ‘Buyer tips’
9 Ways To Make A Real Estate Agent Cry
Ahhh, the home buying (and selling) process. From the day you decide it’s time to move and leave all your friends, to the moment you go to unpack the last box and find out that your favorite wedding present got smashed in the truck somehow, i...
What To Do If Schools Are Important In Your Home Search
There are lots of resources online to help you in researching schools for the area you are interested in. Here are some tips to keep in mind when searching for a school for your kids.
Upsizing Your Home
Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become too small as families expand and multiple generations ...
How To “Try On” A Neighborhood Before Buying A Home There
With many purchases, you get the opportunity to “try before you buy.” You can go to the store and try on clothes before you update your wardrobe. You can go to the dealership and take a test drive before you commit to purchasing a car. A...
What To Consider Before Buying A Vacation Home
There is even more to consider before buying your first vacation condo. I'm a certified Resort and Second Home Property Specialist specializing in the Galveston condo market. Let's talk about all the thing you should consider before taking th...
Questions To Ask Before A Home Inspection
You know you need to have a home inspection prior to purchase. Do you know the basics of hiring for one? Read on for tips on what you should know before the inspection starts.
Buyer’s Remorse
Sometimes you just don't know what you don't know until you're in it. Here are some interesting stats on what some buyers wish they had understood better about the purchase process.
Compromise
Compromise. Sometimes it's difficult to do when you're shopping for the home of your dreams (or even a right-now home). Keep in mind there are things you shouldn't compromise, and here are three of them. I would add this advice: buy what you...
Tips For Buyers From Texas Realtors
Check out this handy little guide of buying tips, put together by the Texas Association of Realtors, from responses of surveyed Texas Realtors from all over the state. Avoid some of the most common mistakes buyers may make during this very imp...
The Power of Pets
This really comes into play when considering a condo purchase. Be sure you ask about any restrictions before making an offer. #NationalPetMonth
What’s Included in the Sale of a Condo
As we get ready for the spring selling season, let's revisit the items generally included in the sale of a home or condo. Of course, properties in our vacation home market often convey with much more, so be sure to clearly communicate your int...
Is A Galveston Condo Right For You?
Spend any time in Galveston, and you’ll probably notice various condominium developments sprinkled across the island. Galveston condos offer a variety of lifestyle choices, from luxury beachfront developments to converted lofts downtown, and ...Deciding to Buy
Purchasing a property is most likely the biggest financial decision you will ever make. Whether this is your first purchase or you are an experienced buyer, this decision must be made carefully. Why Do You Want To Buy? Are you tired of pa...Preparing to Buy
Before you start shopping for your property, it is a good idea to make some preparations. Build Your Green File A green file contains all your important financial documents. You will need it to secure financing for...Choose a Real Estate Agent
Why Should You Choose Our Professionals? Buying a property requires making many important financial decisions, understanding complex issues and completing a lot of paperwork. It helps to have an expert in your corner when underta...Time to go Shopping
Once those preparations are out of the way, it is time to find the right property for you. Take a Drive Get to know the neighborhoods, complexes, or subdivisions, which interest you. Drive around and get a feel fo...Escrow, Inspections and Appraisals
The Process, Step-by-Step The Initial Agreement and Deposit An effective agreement is a legal arrangement between a potential purchaser and the property’s seller. Some important tips to keep in mind t...
