looking for a home
The first thing most people do when they decide to move is to go online and look at homes in different areas within their price range. This is a good education and helps pin down the area for their search. The next best move a buyer should make is to meet with a Realtor and have the Realtor explain the whole process of buying and the buyers obligations. The Realtor will suggest that you get prequalified before you look at a home. This is in your best interest. No need to fall in love with a home that is out of your reach. A lot of people want to look on their own and some want to buy from the listing agent for they think they can get a better deal. Please understand if you buy directly from a listing agent you have no representation. If something goes wrong who is on your side? You should always be represented and loyalty to your agent pays off. Agents know of homes not on the market yet and if they know you are loyal to them they will work harder for you. It has been proven that someone who buys a FSBO usually pays more and does not get all that they are due. Please call a Realtor and let them help you with one of the biggest decisions in life. I, of course, would love to be the one to guide you.