Use Google right now and do a search on, "Home Buying Guide". Take a few minutes to click some of the links to see what's out there and then come right back.
Now, try "Home Buyer Guide" and do the same thing.
Overwhelming, isn't it?
And that's exactly the problem facing today's prospective homebuyers; not knowing how to sort through all of the information that is offered to them when buying a home.
Do you know what the other problem is?
Ironic as it may sound, just as prospective homebuyers have too much information on topics such as: how to find a real estate agent, how to find a mortgage, how to fix your credit or how to get the lowest possible insurance, and on and on...they are faced with just the complete opposite when it comes to having information on the main focus of their quest - specific information on the house they want to buy.
In a survey conducted by Key Findings, it was found that "Prospective home buyers say they are unhappy with the information available to them. Some don't think they are seeing all the homes available in their price range and complain about how difficult it is to find detailed information about the homes they are interested in buying."
If you're thinking about buying a home right now do you feel you're as informed as you could be about the house you may be interested in buying? If not, would you even know where to go to even begin to get it?
Do not despair because there is hope!
You would be surprised to learn that you can get alot of answers and information simply by observing and asking the right questions - and many of them. You also need to be sure you're asking the right person, to get the right answer.
A couple of sources of information include your local municipal Offices or County Courthouse, neighbors and yes, even the actual seller(s).
You also need to spend time investigating the neighborhood and, once you actually decide on a home you're interested in, spend as much time there as possible. Doing so will allow you to get the feel for the property and view things you may normally miss if you're just simply herded through the home.
Here is a brief list of some of the things you should be able to uncover with a little poking around:
The key is: Don't be afraid to ask the questions you have and, for the questions you do have, make sure you're asking the right person and make sure they get answered to your satisfaction BEFORE you make your purchase.
Become a real estate insider and don't be at the mercy of unreliable real estate agents or untruthful sellers. Discover just how easy it is to get all the information you need on the home you want to buy and not get stuck having to deal with those post-purchase nightmares, as most uninformed homebuyers do.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Don Berthiaume tells you what you need to watch for when buying your next home. To find out more, and to claim your free 4-part home buying mini-course, visit this site: Buying a Home
Purchasing Florida Investment PropertyConsidering researching the purchase of Florida Investment... Read More
Consider these parameters for a real estate deal:Property Value: $250,000... Read More
Interior colors are vitally important to selling your home quickly,... Read More
I've been teaching people how to buy foreclosure properties for... Read More
So you're thinking of getting into a bigger house. You... Read More
Once you have contracted us to sell your property we... Read More
These real questions on 'How To' build are answered by... Read More
Southern california real estate foreclosure:If you want to find southern... Read More
The city of Westminster is centrally located in the Denver... Read More
When you call sellers, what do you say? When you... Read More
1. What is an escrow?Escrow is defined as a process... Read More
Home sellers who wish to market their property in development... Read More
A bit about VeniceVenice, Florida was named by an early... Read More
Take me Back to the Black HillsLocated in Western South... Read More
Most of us don't talk about money, finances, credit, debt....Young... Read More
The home selling and buying process can be confusing. This... Read More
It is no secret that the current real estate market... Read More
The real estate market buzz across the country these days... Read More
I'm going to focus... Read More
History repeatedly serves to show us that the real estate... Read More
Miami tourism is growing and so is the Miami property... Read More
Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains, and lakes... Read More
Estate planning can enable you to control your property while... Read More
Owning a house is part of the American Dream. Depending... Read More
Whether you list with an agent or sell on your... Read More
Buying a new home is suppose to be the American... Read More
If you've followed any of the major survey agencies around... Read More
Cyprus is fast becoming a property hotspot for thousands of... Read More
Of course you're curious, and you'd like to see what... Read More
There are three investment vehicles which can make you rich.... Read More
Anyone interested in real estate should be able to talk... Read More
Is there a perpetual shadow hovering over your house? Do... Read More
You decide to sell your home and believe you can... Read More
When you're selling your own property, whether it's a house,... Read More
Homebuyers, especially first-timers, may not think of asking about restrictive... Read More
Because you need quick action when applying for a real... Read More
Downtown Minneapolis is rich with true metropolitan charm. With the... Read More
I've been teaching people how to buy foreclosure properties for... Read More
Real estate research might start with a look at the... Read More
STEP#1. First you have to recognize that in order to... Read More
The real estate cycle, like the business cycle, refers to... Read More
A foreclosure is an action taken against a property owner... Read More
Before you list you home for sale, determine what you... Read More
If you are investing in real estate you will face... Read More
The real estate market buzz across the country these days... Read More
Discover new interior Design Psychology strategies to increase your real... Read More
The Region has four distinct seasons but in general possesses... Read More
When selling your home, you'll want to fetch the best... Read More
Why hire rental property management? Because doing it all yourself... Read More
In today's real estate market, astute buyers are also looking... Read More
Interior colors are vitally important to selling your home quickly,... Read More
When it comes to real estate investing, most beginners find... Read More
I have done so many appraisals where I saw obvious... Read More
If you've decided to list your home, you'll be paying... Read More
Sometimes when we are very busy professionals and very rich... Read More
The Traditional FavouritesOver the last five to ten years, UK... Read More
Property Condition - Seller's What to Expect During the Inspection... Read More
The conclusion of final agreement between a seller and a... Read More
There is no doubt that the market for houses has... Read More
If your problem is listed below, a 1031 exchange may... Read More
Buy HUD homes are sometimes the cheapest option available for... Read More
It's a dream for many to buy and take ownership... Read More
As a native Midwesterner, the first thing I noticed when... Read More
Many of us dream about owning the vacation home in... Read More
In rural home purchases, the transaction is often subject to... Read More
In the world of real estate, there is a huge... Read More
Real Estate |