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Buying a home is too important to leave to chance
Let one of our expert agents guide you on this journey, you'll not only find your dream home but a friend who you can lean on for real estate advice for life!
What Exactly am I looking For?
Commute
- Work
- Proximity to Boston
- Public transportation
Schools
- Good school system
- Excellent school system
- Don’t care – not using the school system
Affordability
- What kind of home can you get for your $$$
Needs vs Wants
Know your ‘must haves’
- Commute time, school system
- Number of bedrooms, bathrooms, garage, office
- Be realistic – place all others on a ‘wish list’
Include relevant decision makers from the start
- Spouses and family members
- Include those who may be helping financially
Establish Your Budget
Pre-approval
- Indicates the highest home purchase price you are qualified for
- Required when submitting an offer
- Pre-approval/pre-qualification – what’s the difference?
Set your parameters. You can spend less than your pre-approval states. Decide what you want to afford.
When offer accepted, you have a period of time to ‘shop around’ for a mortgage
No obligation to use lender who issued pre-approval
Consider costs of owning vs renting
What is the role of the buyer’s agent?
The buyer's agent works for YOU! Their role is to get you the best price, terms and conditions
A buyer's agent should bring wisdom, experience and advice to your purchase and educates you about the local real estate market
Manages the offer (offer, inspection, P&S, through to closing)
Your buyer's agent should be a great resource knows the specific area, market trends, housing stock, contractors. Our agents continue to help their clients even after they've closed and moved into their new home!
What is the role of the listing agent?
Works for the SELLER!
Gets the best price, terms and conditions for the Seller
What if you buy through the listing agent?
- Does not save the seller, or buyer, ANY money
- Commission is already contractually agreed via the listing contract
- Conflict of interest for listing agent – no loyalty to the buyer
- They don’t understand your needs – it’s just a transaction
- Doesn’t give you confidence you are buying the right home
Dynamic duo?
When you are undertaking one of the biggest investments of your life, rely on an expert to guide you in this very complicated process
You need a skilled agent who can read the market correctly, evaluate a home, negotiate, guide you through contracts and home inspection, and who has the skills and resources to solve any problems that may arise, guiding you every step of the way
We will make sure you buy the right home that meets your needs, on your budget
Ready to Start Your Home Search?
Why not have one of our awesome agents come out and explain everything above and more in greater detail?