There are 8 mistakes some home-buyers make, and some of them are huge! Do your best to avoid:
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MISTAKE #1: Failing To Have A Plan |
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MISTAKE #2: Thinking, "I Can't Afford A Home" |
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MISTAKE #3: Failing To Properly "Screen" Your Realtor |
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MISTAKE #4: Failing To Get Pre-Qualified For A Mortgage Loan |
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MISTAKE #5: Choosing A Loan Based Only On The Interest Rate Myth |
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MISTAKE #6: Failing To Obtain A Home Inspection From A Qualified Inspector |
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MISTAKE #7: Not Knowing Your Rights And Obligations |
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MISTAKE #8: Failing To Make Your Own Inspection |
Let me explain a bit about each of the classic buyer mistakes.
MISTAKE #1: FAILING TO HAVE A PLAN
Deciding to buy a home is probably the biggest financial decision you will ever make. It is an exciting decision, but it is serious business, too, and you deserve serious advice.
Zig Zigler, a famous motivational speaker, once said that people don't plan to fail, they fail to plan. With a game plan, you will eliminate many of the headaches involved in this complicated transaction.
You need a clear plan when deciding to buy a house. Evaluate your current situation. Do you currently own a home? If so, will it be necessary to sell before making another purchase? Are you renting? How much time is left on your lease? Do you and your family plan to use the back yard? What is important about the location of your house? Do you want to live within 10 minutes or one hour from the office?
Make a list of features which are important in your home. Write down desirable locations you would consider, an acceptable price range, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and any other amenities. Be specific. It is unlikely that you will find a home that offers every feature you desire. However, without a wish list, it will be more difficult to recognize a home which meets your expectations.
Provide your list to your Realtor. Your Realtor will look for homes that match your criteria. This will save you time - you won't need to look at homes that do not fit your needs and desires.
A proper game plan will save you time and reduce the hassle of shopping for a home. Spend a little time in advance and save a lot of time and money in the future!
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Did you know? The best chance for selling your property is within the first seven weeks! Studies show that the longer a property stays on the market, the less financial return the seller will net.
There are 5 main factors to achieving your goal of getting top dollar for your property.
Factor 1: PRICING
It is very important to price your property at a competitive market value right when you list it. The market is so competitive that even over-pricing by a few thousand dollars could mean that your house will not sell. I have found your first offer is usually your best offer.
An overpriced home:
When you think about it, 80% of the marketing is done when we decide on what price to list your home.
For people unwilling to list a property at current market value, I usually recommend holding off on putting the property on the market for awhile.
Factor 2: CLEANING
Most people are turned off by even the smallest amount of uncleanliness or odor when buying a home. Sellers lose thousands of dollars because they do not adequately clean. If your house is squeaky clean, you will be able to sell your home faster and net hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars more.
If you are planning on moving, why not get rid of that old junk now so that your house will appear larger? Make more space!
Odors must be eliminated, especially if you have dogs, cats, or young children in diapers, or if you are a smoker. You may not notice the smell, but the buyers do! Most agents have a difficult time communicating to their sellers about odor. If you employ an agent to get the most amount of money for you, please don't take offense if he/she must confront you about odor problems.
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Warren, Hunterdon & Somerset Counties
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Jean Villa
Personal Service with A Difference
If an event in your life requires you to
sell your home or purchase a home...Let Me Help!
I will do what I can for you -- along with the negotiation process.
You can Expect a Higher Level of Service!
My website provides a variety of real estate information and features a highly advanced property search system with advanced consumer tools. When you enter your contact information to reach me, you will be contacted right away. I am dedicated to bring you results. For information or addresses for these properties, call me on my cell 24/7.
I return calls and emails within hours, usually in just minutes!CALL ME ON MY CELL 908-319-9556
I have an Exceptional Marketing Web Presence and a Substantial Amount of Buyers!
Specializing in: Alexandria Twp, Alpha, Asbury, Bethlehem Twp, Bloomsbury,
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If an event in your life requires you to sell your home or purchase a home..Let Me Help! I will do what I can for you -- along with the negotiation process. You can Expect a Higher Level of Service!
Personal Service with A Difference
My website provides a variety of real estate information and features a highly advanced property search system with advanced consumer tools. When you enter your contact information to reach me, you will be contacted right away. I am dedicated to bring you results. For information or addresses for these properties, call me on my cell 24/7. I return calls and emails within hours, usually in just minutes!
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Jean Villa, representing Weichert Realtors, has handled an Estate sale of which I was the executor. She had several "Open House" showings, and I feel her expertise at these showings enhanced the sale of the property. I would certainly recommend her handling any real estate contract. Jean came over and did an analysis on my home and advised me on the various services she could provide me with such as realtor networking, inter agency relationships, location information / demographics, comparative pricing and market strategies, and professional web service exposure. I was very impressed and signed on with her that August. By October Jean had brought to us a cash buyer and I was very happy. The following week our cash buyer backed out because the housing market had started to slip downward and they felt they would get a better buy in several months. I discussed this with Jean and she said not to worry as in her professional opinion my house would sell. Jean had done a wonderful presentation of my home on several web services and we were getting many hits. In January I received a call from Jean that I had an offer, which surprised me because it was mid winter and still in a housing sale decline. The buyer's offer came within $12,000 of my asking price which was another surprise. All worked out just as Jean had said it would and went through closing without and problems. I would highly recommend Jean to anyone selling their home as I know that her professional abilities sold my home at the slow time of the year and in a market downturn. Rich Mauro We truly appreciate all the hard work Jean put in to helping us locate, research and purchase our property. The exceptional personal service provided by her certainly should be commended. She went out of her way to work with us based on our schedules, and when we were unavailable to see a place, Jean went in place of us and took plenty of pictures. That is great service! Jean can definitely count on our recommendations for her services to our friends. Pooja and John She was very knowledgable and took the time to really understand my needs and wants in a home. In fact, with her help I feel I purchased my dream home! She was always very professional, but also personable, with a very charming personality and enjoyable presence. I never felt pressured or rushed with Jean. Jean took the necessary steps throughout my search and purchase to ensure that I viewed all the properties that were applicable to my needs. She researched any questions I had about property boundaries, nearby land use, railway paths, and the like. She accomodated me with answering any questions I had, regardless what time I called her. If she didn't have an immediate answer for me, she researched what I asked about and got back to me with surprisingly quick responses which were very thorough and detailed and provided me with the knowledge I needed to make a decision. I am very happy with my house purchase and relied very heavily on Jean's aggressive negotiating skills to get my price. She was very patient with me and provided wonderful advice and counsel. Jean also accompanied me with the house inspection, took notes which really gave me the freedom to spend my time just concentrating on the inspection itself. She was very accommodating with being available to me, since my schedule was very tight. My closing went very smoothly due to Jean's preparation. I can't say enough about how pleased I am with Jean's services. I will recommend her to friends and family enthusiastically. She is definitely an asset to Weichert, Realtors. Lucy Petitto
Rudy Zeman
In July 2006 I decided to sell my home in Hunterdon County NJ. I have always sold my homes using a realtor and this time would be no different. There are several very important reasons that I feel that engaging a realtor over trying to sell it myself, more than outweigh the commission for their professional services. I talked to a friend who had their home sold by Jean and I contacted her.
I wanted to acknowledge the outstanding service I received from my realtor, Jean Villa.
My experience with Jean Villa was very pleasant. She made me feel comfortable with one of the biggest decisions in my life -- purchasing a home. What makes her so special is that she works well with people, especially those buying from another state. I moved from New York to New Jersey and she made sure I was informed on everything I needed to know about buying my first home. I look at Jean as more than my Realtor, she is someone that cares. I am so happy that Jean was the one who walked me through this process. Jean is a true asset to Weichert, Realtors.
Melissa Mabry First Time Homebuyer
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