In
my experience, much of the stress and anxiety can be eliminated if buyers will
follow one simple rule. Choose the community first! Too many times, buyers are
focused on the brick and mortar house in which to move. They are often
overwhelmed with the numbers of homes from which they must choose, and often
choose quickly! While selecting a house that falls within your needs is
extremely important, I believe it should take back seat to finding the best
community first. If you buy your dream home that is located in the wrong end of
town to fit your lifestyle, you may feel that your dream has become a nightmare
quickly!
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MAKE A LIST
When
thinking about the community, make a list that has your “must have” and “wants”
regarding your lifestyle written on a list. What activities are you, or your
family, currently involved in that you absolutely must continue after the move.
If soccer is important to your children, then by all means make sure the
community you select supports soccer and has adequate facilities. Swimming,
piano, golf, dirt bike riding, running; whatever it is that is your passion and
hobby, make sure it is not only available in the community you select, but is
also convenient to the home in which you will be living.
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NARROW DOWN BY CITY AND AREA
Once
you have a community or city selected, you need to start thinking about which
end of town within the selected community you wish to live. Again, be sure to
estimate commute time to and from work, practices, etc. Does one end of town
have more of the grocery stores that you like? Do you want to be close to the
interstate or far away? This will help you decide North, South, East, or West.
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DOUBLE CHECK
Sit
down and think about your list in great details. Make sure there is nothing
that you need to change. One you make the selection, and commit to purchasing a
home in a specific area, you are finally ready to get started.
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FIND YOUR HOME
With
your list in hand, research the communities and areas in which you want to
live. You should be able to narrow down rather quickly if you want to live
North, South, East, or West. Your lifestyle should also point you in the right
direction for the city that will suit you best.
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NO PERFECT HOUSE
Now
that you know where you want to live, it is time to start looking for homes.
Don’t be tempted to look at homes that are not in the area! You’ve got a plan
on where you need to live in order to have a successful move! Keep in mind that
there are no “perfect houses” but you can create a perfect home with a little
thought and preplanning.
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WORK WITH A REALTOR
Last
but not least, make sure you have a relationship with an honest and trustworthy
Realtor who will assist you in your move. A Realtor can make a huge difference
on how you feel about your real estate transaction. It should be your Realtor's
job to make your home buying experience a pleasurable one. After all, using a
Realtor is typically FREE for the buyer since the seller pays the commission.
For more information, please visit my website at http://www.SherriWellborn.com Sherri Wellborn, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, Murfreesboro, TN. Specializing in real estate home sales and commercial properties in Murfreesboro, TN and surrounding areas. Relocation specialist.
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