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6 Things You Absolutely Need to Know About Buying a Home

  • Perla Irish
  • April 19, 2022
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  1. Hire A Realtor You Can Trust
  2. Look for a Home You Can Afford
  3. Consider Your Future When Purchasing a Home
  4. You Can Negotiate the Contract Before Signing
  5. Before Buying Your Home, Consider All the Associated Costs
  6. You Don’t Have to Buy a House

Many new homeowners like asking questions as they buy houses in Jacksonville. If you scrutinize these questions, many of them are related to things new homeowners need to consider when buying a home.

And many of these questions come up as the potential homeowners learn more and more about the real estate market when talking to their realtors.

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6 Things You Absolutely Need to Know About Buying a Home

So, if you’re planning on buying your first home, here are a few things you need to know when buying your new home. Understanding these things will help you when asking questions and making decisions.

Hire A Realtor You Can Trust

The first step to purchasing the house of your dreams is hiring the right realtor. Your realtor will be with you during the entire buying process.

They’ll guide you through house inspections, price negotiations, and contract signing. Therefore, you need the assistance of a realtor you can trust.

Don’t be hesitant to use a realtor because you’re afraid that hiring one will drive up the cost of purchasing a house.

The buyer isn’t responsible for paying the realtor’s commission. It’s the seller’s responsibility. So, avoid realtors who ask you to pay them a fee. Such realtors are only interested in profits rather than representing your interests.


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  • Real Estate Basics: 3 Pro Tips for Starting Out in Real Estate
  • The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying a Pre-Owned Home

Look for a Home You Can Afford

Before looking at potential homes, you should first consider your ability to purchase a home.

Can you pay out-of-pocket, or do you require financial assistance from a mortgage company? If you’re going to take out a mortgage loan, don’t buy a home because your lender says they can finance the purchase.

Consider your finances first. Also, consider that your current financial position could change in the future.

If your finances worsen in the future, how will you manage to pay for the mortgage loan? If you’re uncertain about the answer to these questions, dial back your expectations.

Buy a home you know you can afford to pay for even when going through some financial difficulties.

Consider Your Future When Purchasing a Home

Committing yourself to purchasing a home is a big step for many first-time homeowners, especially the youth. So, you must take into account your future plans before buying a home.

How do you think your finances will be in the future? Do you plan to get married and have kids? What are your chances of moving to another state or country?

These questions will help you decide whether you should consider purchasing your dream house. If you don’t see your future in that house, keep searching for a more suitable house.

You Can Negotiate the Contract Before Signing

Once you’ve found your dream house, you’ll be signing several contracts. Many first-time homeowners believe these contracts are standard agreements with no room for negotiations.

However, that’s not the truth. Home purchase contracts have room for negotiations. And a realtor committed to representing your needs during negotiations will ensure you’re aware of this.

Suppose you’d like to have a house inspection or a random test done. In that case, you can negotiate to have these conditions included in the contract.

Before Buying Your Home, Consider All the Associated Costs

Many first-time homeowners only consider the purchasing price when purchasing their homes. They forget that other costs are associated with the house they’ve bought.

These costs include home maintenance and improvement costs, real estate taxes, home insurance fees, homeowner association fees, etc. Some of these fees are influenced by the location of your new home, and they could add up.

Remember to ask your realtor about these extra costs and fees. You must also ensure that you make comparisons between houses. A cheap house with higher fees will likely cost you more every month than an expensive house with lower fees.

You Don’t Have to Buy a House

Many realtors won’t tell you this since they’re interested in earning a commission. However, you don’t have to buy a house. Owning a home is an excellent investment, but it’s not for everyone.

When purchasing a home, there’s a lot to consider, including your finances, career trajectory, mortgage interest rates, student loan debt, real estate market conditions, future plans, neighborhood, etc.

So, if you’re not sure about buying a new home today and would like more time, ask your realtor to help you find a good house to rent.

If you decide to rent, you can save more money and buy your dream house when you’re sure it’s time.

If you believe you’re ready to be a homeowner, understanding what you need to know when purchasing a home is important. Only then can you make a sound decision.

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