The 6 Most Essential Homebuyer Tips

Dated: September 16 2022

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A survey of 400 real estate professionals found that these are the most important tips for homebuyers.

1. Get a home inspection to evaluate the safety, overall condition of your new home.

91.4% SAY THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TIP | 0.5% DON'T RECOMMEND THIS TIP

2. Before you start house hunting, get preapproved for a mortgage loan.

89.0% SAY THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT TIP | 0.8% DON'T RECOMMEND THIS TIP

3. Direct all communication with the seller through your real estate agent.

89.0% SAY THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT TIP | 0.3% DON'T RECOMMEND THIS TIP

4. Get the seller to put every component of the deal and any verbal agreement into writing.

87.5% SAY THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT TIP | 0.8% DON'T RECOMMEND THIS TIP

5. Include important contingencies, such as financing and property inspections, with your offer.

83.0% SAY THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT TIP | 0.8% DON'T RECOMMEND THIS TIP

6. Come up with a realistic wish list - what you can afford in terms of house size, neighborhood, amenities.

82.4% SAY THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT TIP | 0.3% DON'T RECOMMEND THIS TIP


But here's the top priority for homebuyers:

WORK WITH A REAL ESTATE AGENT!


REAL ESTATE AGENTS ARE...

  • PRICING EXPERTS: Agents know if a house is overpriced or underpriced.
  • FINANCING WHIZZES: Agents can help you understand your many financing options.
  • MASTER NEGOTIATIORS: Agents can get you the price and terms and conditions you want.
  • SKILLED HOUSE HUNTERS: Agents know of unlisted homes for sale and have personally visited many listings.
  • PAPERWORK-TACKLERS: Agents can easily tear through 100 pages of closing documents.
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Melissa Collins

Melissa Collins is the Principal Broker and owner of Weichert, REALTORS®–Market Edge in Harrison, Arkansas, serving buyers and sellers across North Arkansas and Southern Missouri since 2009.....

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