What an exciting time to be a 1st Time home buyer. Everything is on sale and your rich Uncle Sam is going to give you a tax credit of $8000 dollars as an incentive to stop renting and go out and buy your dream home.. However, before you rush off to take advantage of that credit take a second to review the tips and advice here.
Do Your Homework
When you are looking through homes they all look great just ask anyone who has done a home search, Often after you close and move in things still look pretty good and then you start to notice the "little" things. You start to question how you could have totally over looked this and that. There may be things that you knew to be on the lookout for but somehow were missed each time you walked through. This is why it is so important to have your Central Ohio home thoroughly inspected by a professional home inspector.
Avoid Last Minute Surprises
Issues with Title can not only cause you heartburn on closing day they can totally derail the transaction and cause you to be without a home. I was recently made aware of a situation where a couple sold their home and had to move out so that the new owners could move in. The couple had title issues with their new home and was forced to find somewhere else to live until the title issues were resolved. Title is not the sexiest part of the home buying and selling process to think or talk about but it is a vital part and by working with your agent you can find a reputable title company that can help you avoid any last minute surprise during the home closing process.
Don't be a Victim of Rookie Mistakes
Outside of the typical problems that will likely be uncovered by a good home inspection there are a few typical first time buyer mistakes that you will want to avoid, a few of which include:
•· Underestimating the cost of fixing up an older home.
•· Failing to negotiate better terms and conditions.
•· The full impact of a long commute and how to decide how far is too far.
You want your home buying experience to be exhilarating, fun and exciting and it will be providing you work with professionals that can help you avoid costly mistakes.
Whether you need a recommendation for a professional lender, home inspector or contractor for your Central Ohio property, I can help. Call me at (614)273-6406 or email me at Vanessa.simmons@realliving.com
LINKS:
$8000 Stimulus Plan: http://centralohiorealestateinformation.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-stimulus-bill-can-help-you-get-your.html
Professional home inspector: http://www.ashi.org/
Home closing process: http://homebuying.about.com/od/buyingahome/qt/101107_homclose.htm
First time buyer mistakes: http://www.realtor.org/rmosales_and_marketing/handoutsforcustomers/handouts/buyer12
