Whittington Group Realty for Toledo Real Estate

Don'ts that Every Home Buyer Should Know

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1. Don’t wait for the perfect house. There isn’t one. Compromise and prioritizations are necessary elements in home purchasing.

2. Don’t buy before you do some comparison shopping, especially if you’re new to the area.

3. Don’t write an unrealistic offer or you will simply be helping someone else’s offer look good (too low of a price, too many contingencies).

4. Don’t feel a need to negotiate if a property is fresh to the market, priced right, and popular. The good ones often go quickly and at full or close to full price.

5. Don’t think that all real estate agents and companies are created equal, and they are NOT. Find an agent/company with a great track record and proven home buying system.

6. Don’t be afraid to write an offer above or below the asking price offer. What is it worth to YOU?

7. Don’t work with more than one agent. Find one you like and stick with them. If you make a bad choice, change but stick with the new ONE.

8. Don’t wait for perfect conditions to buy. The best time to buy is when you have found the right home.

9. Don’t get too many friends and family involved in your buying decision. You’ll go NUTS!

10. Don’t wait until you find a home to shop for the best loan. Start up front.

11. Don’t wait until after you find a house to be qualified for a loan. Do it up front.

12. Don’t work with an agent who can’t show you checklists and systems. Only pick a friend or relative that is licensed as an agent, if they are GOOD! Look for value-added services.