Buying Your first Home
Purchasing your fist home is probably one of the most exciting things you will do in your adult life. It can also be one of the most terrifying things. Everyone talks about all the advantages of buying real estate such as the tax benefits, appreciation etc. Keep in mind that there are also risks involved. The more knowledge you have before you stat looking, the better of you will be. Now that you have decided to take this big step, there are some things you can do to make your home buying experience more exciting and pleasurable.
The first thing you should do before you even look at homes is to talk to a mortgage specialist. By doing this, you know in advance how much home you can afford. One of the worst things is to spend time looking and find your dream home, only to realize that you can't afford it. After that it can be extremely frustrating to try and find another home. Knowing your price range in advance will assure you that when you do find your dream home, you will be able to afford it. Another advantage to talking to a lender before looking is that when you do put in an offer having a letter of prequalification puts you in a little bit better bargaining position, especially in a multiple offer situation.
After you have talked to a lender and figured out your price range, you can start looking for that dream home. 95% of people do that very search right here on the internet. There are a lot of options, but right here on C21WhiteTeam.com is a great place to start. On this site you can have access to the complete Las Vegas MLS (Multiple Listing Service), that gets updated daily. This tool can help you get to know the real estate market in the area you want to live. You can check out the average home prices for the area of town you want to be in and the size of the home you may be looking at. Las Vegas real estate prices can fluctuate greatly, depending on the side of town you want to be on.
Once you have found a few homes that interest you, it is time to call Roy and Shirley White. Having Roy and Shirley represent you during the purchase of your home, costs you absolutely nothing. The seller pays commission to the agents on both sides of the transaction. Roy and Shirley White help buyers all the time, and can be a great asset to you. Below are just a few things they do for their clients:
• They will listen to you and help you figure out your specific wants and needs in a home and locate those properties for you.
• If you haven't already talked to a lender, they will suggest lenders they work closely with that can help you get pre-qualified and show you properties in that price rang and the area you desire.
• Roy and Shirley will take you out and show you properties that you may be interested in.
• They will Research the selected properties to identify any problems and help you make an informed decision before making an offer on the property
• Roy and Shirley will use their 28 years of experience in advising you on writing and appropriate offer to purchase the selected property.
• They will present the offer to the seller's agent on your behalf
• They will negotiate on your behalf to help you obtain your dream home. Roy and Shirley will always have your best interest in mind.
• Before you sign any paperwork, they will review it all with you and explain the contract to you.
• Roy and Shirley will also be able to recommend mortgage lenders to you. They also have a list of preferred venders that can help you with your new home. Movers, blinds, painters, carpet cleaners, carpenters, etc. Recommendations and assistance in securing appropriate financing for the selected property. • Provide a list of potential qualified vendors e.g. movers, attorneys, carpenters if these services are needed by the consumer.
Now that you are ready to buy, you will begin the negotiating process. The seller wants the most money and the buyer wants to pay the least amount. This is where the expertise of Roy and Shirley White comes in. Usually the seller gives a little and the buyer gives a little.
Knowledge is power when it comes to purchasing real estate, so educate yourself and the whole process will be exciting & pleasurable!
The Author, Roy White, and his wife, Shirley, have been helping people buy and sell Las Vegas real estate for over 28 years. They are also investors. For more information you can call Roy and Shirley toll free at 1-866-374-3444 or e-mail them at CENTURY21WHITE@aol.com
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