Top Home Buyer Tips for Seattle
Buying a home in today’s market in Seattle can be confusing. Do you jump in? Do you wait? Now more than ever it’s important to have a knowledgeable source who can guide you in making engaged decisions. This is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make!
Here are my top tips for those of you looking to buy a home in the Seattle area this year:
Determine How Much House You Can Afford
It sounds boring, but this is one of the most important steps in the process. Before becoming emotionally attached to a home, let me get you in touch with a trusted lender, one who has experience working in markets like ours. This will help determine what you can afford versus what you THINK you can afford, and will bring you piece of mind during the house hunting process.
Explore Mortgage Options
Don’t just go with the first mortgage offer you get. Banks are competing for buyers today. Compare different programs that could save you money on a down payment, get you a lower interest rate, or both! As an agent, I am only as good as the people I surround myself with, and I am constantly meeting with lenders to find out how they can help strengthen my clients’ position in the marketplace. If you don’t know where to start with a lender, or just want to see what your other options are, give me a call and I can connect you with my team.
Attend Open Houses and Report Back
I’ll find you several different open houses to attend, and ask you to provide feedback about your visit. Your thoughts and ideas after visiting these homes will help me find you the perfect home in the perfect community.
Lean on Me to Help You Make the Right Choice
I want to help you ask the right questions and get correct information when looking at a potential home. It’s not good enough that a home APPEARS to be in good condition. When you find a home that you like, we’ll do a deep dive to make sure we arm you with all the information you need to make a sound decision. Nothing is worse than buying a home and finding a bunch of surprises afterwards.
When you’re ready to start exploring your home buying options, give me a call. As a long time Seattle resident myself, I’m ready to help you find your perfect home and neighborhood!