Here are the results of a recent survey of more than 1,000 people ages 25 to 65:
64% say they prefer a move-in ready home
51% say they want their next home to be larger than their current home
29% say the kitchen is the most important feature in a home
22% say the master bedroom is important
18% say the living room is important
Here are some things that buyers are willing to give up in order to get certain amenities:
41% are willing to give up a location near public transportation
35% are willing to give up better schools and proximity to entertainment and shopping
Not doing your homework
Not understanding the seller
Showing your cards
Getting your heart set
Trying to win
For assiatance with your next home purchase, contact the real estate professionals at Ferguson Realtors, who can lead you through the many details that are involved in a real estate tranaction. Call us toll-free at (800) 747-0713.
You can make the home buying process go much smoother for yourself and your agent if you can answer these 10 questions in the beginning:
Why buy and why buy now
Are you working with a lender
How many houses have you looked at already
How do you prefer to be contacted
What if we found the perfect house tomorrow
What are your three favorite neighborhoods
What is your favorite room in the house
How important is outdoor/garage space
How long do you think that you’ll live in the house that you buy
What is a deal breaker for you
These tips came from a survey of 400 real estate professionals. These items are listed in order of importance, from most to least.
Get a home inspection to evaluate the safety and overall condition of the home
Before you start your house hunting, get pre-approved for a mortgage
Direct all communications with the seller through your real estate agent
Get all agreements with the seller in writing
Include important contingences in your offer, such as, financing and inspections
Come up with realistic expections for a house based upon your budget
Source: Market Leader.com
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