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Definitely
hire a Buyer’s Agent to exclusively represent
your interests during the purchase. A Buyer’s
Agent must share all information regarding the home
with you and this will save you from making costly
mistakes. |
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Know the neighborhood
and the neighbors. Take the time to drive
through the neighborhood at different times of the
day and introduce yourself to as many neighbors
as possible. You can learn more about the neighborhood
from those who live there than from any other source.
Be sure to ask non-probing questions like “How
long have you lived here? What do you like best
about the area? If you were to do it all over again,
would you choose the same neighborhood?” |
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Do not make your decision
to buy based on one visit. We believe in
love at first sight, but buyer’s remorse can
happen if your decision is made too quickly. When
you fall in love with a house, our agents expect
and are more than happy to take you there several
times before making your offer. |
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Keep a creative eye out
for ways to improve the home. Making simple
improvements like landscaping and painting can increase
the value of your new home and your equity. And
of course, we can provide professional consulting
to help you. |
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Order a comprehensive
home inspection within the time limit provided in
the purchase agreement. Thorough home inspections
catch potentially expensive repair problems that
may or may not be visible to the naked eye. |
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Rely on and trust your
agent to answer all your questions about the buying
process and to help you determine the aspects of
your new home that are most important to you.
Buying a home is a financial and emotional process
and our agents are sensitive to both needs. Don’t
be shy. Ask lots of questions. |
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Research the home’s
history. Find out when it was built, how
long it has been for sale, what improvements have
been made, and what is stated on the Seller’s
Disclosure. |
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Ask your Cone Team agent
for a copy of the Decision Tree. If you’re
uncertain about exactly what you want in a home,
answering these questions can clarify your needs
and wants. |
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Be prepared to renegotiate
your first purchase offer. Sellers usually
feel their home is worth the asking price. Your
agent will help you determine a fair and competitive
first offer to avoid offending the seller with a
“low-ball” price. Rest assured that
your Buyer’s Agent has your best interest
at heart and will do everything possible to keep
negotiations focused on finding a win-win situation. |
