Buying a new home checklist
Are you thinking of buying a new home?
There are several key steps that your Virginia Licensed Real Estate Agent will help you through.
Knowing what these are in advance can help you not be surprised later on:
- Know your budget, consult with a financial institution about what you can be pre-approved for.
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- Know your needs, including:
- Number of bedrooms
- Location
- Walking distance to a bus stop
- Walking distance to a metro stop
- Price
- Property condition
- Age of the property
- Garage Parking
- Amenities (for condos)
- Indoor/Outdoor pool
- Putting Greens
- Tennis courts
- In unit washer/dryer
- Utilities included in condo fees
- Basketball courts
- Bowling
- Concierge service
- Controlled access
- Realize that something will have to give to get what you want, prioritize your needs so that you can get the most important features.
- Budget time and money:
- Finding any home is easy. Finding the right home requires time invested in looking at properties.
- Money for downpayments and closing costs can vary from a couple percentage points to a cash purchase where you provide the entire amount up front.
About the Author — Ben Fornshell is a licensed real estate agent with Condo Alexandria. To learn more about available rentals and purchases in the area check out our free search.
