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How To Find the Right Property For You
Before you can start your search for your future home, you have to cover a few bases first. Closely examine your financial position. You'll need to figure out how much money you can afford to spend and maintain your property. Next, figure out what you can do to entice sellers to sell to you. Give yourself a good buying position by having extra documentation to back up your financial and loan situation.
After you've done all this, the first place to begin your search for your new home is the local newspaper classified ads. Pretty much all areas have weekly community paper that often offer special bargain ads by do it yourself type of sellers. Most cities have one leading main newspaper that is the best source for ads, just don't overlook the smaller papers that some realtors or buyers might. You can sometimes find good deals in these overlooked papers.
While you reading ads, remind yourself what the motive is behind each one. If the advertiser is a Real Estate agent, the purpose is two fold. One motive is to sell the advertised property, the second is to get more business.
When calling an agent about a property of interest, be sure to ask about any other properties similar to the one you are inquiring about. This could help if your first choice doesn't work out, or you might find something more suitable. Always be on the lookout for more property to look at and consider, you never know when that perfect property will come along.
Many buyers often wonder if it's best to work with multiple agents, or only one. I think it best to work with one qualified agent, and to work with them closely. Let them know you are relying on them to find you the perfect investment. This will assure the agent that you aren't wasting their time. Letting your agent know you are dealing with them exclusively usually inspires them to do a thorough search. It's suitable to allow your selected agent one or two months to produce some results.
Another way to help you find the best bargain properties is to simply drive around your area. Write down numbers and addresses of the homes that catch your eye. Driving around the area will also give you a good sense of the area you are possibly moving to.
When funding a prospective property, keep location in mind. Is the property tucked away at the end of the street with no cross traffic or is it near a busy shopping center? Can you hear a loud freeway or smell a chemical plant? Does the property have easy access to freeways and nice schools? Always check the local crime rates before moving and investing into a new area.
When selecting a property, see what the local economy is like. Are there many new jobs and developments? Is there a high unemployment rate? This could be a sign of a failing economy, which would be a poor area to invest in. People should want to live where you own your property, so that your investment will be sure to appreciate over time.
About the Author: Published by Joe and Colleen Lane, Realtors®. The Lane Real Estate Team services Tri City Wa Real Estate, Kennewick Wa Real Estate, Pasco Wa Real Estate, Richland Wa Real Estate, and surrounding Southeastern Washington Communities.
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