SRQ Real Estate Sales

Here’s the truth about this fall: there are currently more buyers looking for homes than there are homes for sale. This means that if you’re looking to buy, you might find yourself in a competitive situation when you find the home you love. Here are a few things that I want you to keep in mind as you think about starting your search:

You should always have a pre-approval letter in hand before you start house hunting. If you find something you love, the seller will probably not wait for you to go through the pre-approval process and you’re likely to miss out.

Decide in advance what you are willing to compromise on. If a backyard, an attached garage, and a fireplace are non-negotiable, will you settle for a smaller kitchen and no basement?

Think about what you will do if you find yourself in a multiple offer situation. Will you be comfortable offering over asking? Are you flexible on the close date? How much earnest money are you prepared to offer? These are all questions I can help you answer during a buyer consultation.If you’d like to start planning your upcoming home search, DM me and I’ll send you my complimentary fall home buyer checklist to help you get started!

Realtors negotiate on the behalf of their buyers and are experts in knowing how to craft an offer. They can also help clients move quickly and efficiently throughout the buying process.

“How much do I really need to save for closing costs?” The first thing to know is that it depends on whether you’re the buyer or the seller.  Because, the closing costs associated with each, are quite a bit different.