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Buyer Advice
Buying a home is a significant and exciting decision. This section provides professional real estate advice and helpful home buying tips. When it’s time to buy your home make Audubon Realty your first choice. You won’t be disappointed!
- Determine Your Price Range and Area(s) You Want to Buy In
By now you should have a good idea of how much home you can afford. This helps you narrow down your home search. You should also begin researching the neighborhoods in which you might want to live. Your Audubon Realty agent can help. - Get Pre-approved For a Loan
Contact several lenders and determine which one will give you the best deal or use one of our partner vendors. Obtain a copy of your credit report and your FICO score and, if necessary, do what you need to do to improve it. Dispute and correct and incorrect inquires, pay off any unpaid debts…The higher your FICO score, the better interest rate you get. Your Audubon Realty agent can help with all of this. - Decide Which Amenities and Features You Must Have and Which Ones Would Be Nice to Have
How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you want? Walk-in closets? Would you prefer a newer home or an older one? Is an updated kitchen important to you? Are basements a must? Are hardwood floors a must? Which features would you be willing to give up if you find the otherwise-perfect home? - With Your Agent: Begin Looking at Homes
Look at homes with a critical eye – does the floor plan work for you, is the property in good condition, would it be right for your lifestyle? In short, can you imagine yourself and your family living there? - Take notes at each home you visit. What do you like and not like? Narrow down your choices; re-visit homes in which you’re interested. See them at different times of the day.
- Make an Offer
When you’ve identified the home you want to buy, act quickly and prompt be prepared prepare a written offer quickly. Your agent will be familiar with market values and will help you arrive at a price that gives your offer the best chance of being accepted. - Contact a Real Estate Agent
An Audubon Realty a Sales Associate can help you through the entire process of buying a home, starting with the mortgage and continuing through closing – and beyond. He or she can help you shop for the best interest rate and terms and, if you wish, suggest mortgage lenders. Here at Audubon Realty our mission is to provide personal, professional service and counseling while building lifelong relationships based on our passion and commitment to the community, each other and our clients. - With Your Agent: Begin Looking at Homes
You’ll be asked to submit an earnest money deposit (certified funds, cashier’s check)- Have the property professionally inspected.
- If necessary and property is not being sold as is, request repairs.
- Begin making moving arrangements
- Obtain homeowner’s insurance.
- Contact utilities (phone, water, power.).
- A few days before closing, stage a walk-through.
- Obtain a cashier’s check for the down payment and closing costs.
- Check with in Loan officer threw out process to insure the file is moving along
- Begin Testing the Market
Right here on Audubon Realty.com you can search listings that meet your criteria. Identify properties that seem to be a good fit for you, take an afternoon and go on a driving tour. See what’s available in your price range and explore neighborhoods. Try not to call the listing agent that has the sign in the yard. That’s why you have an agent to help you. - Try not to become emotionally attached to a home. Your offer may not be accepted for any number of reasons. Have backup homes in mind. Be prepared to negotiate through your agent with the sellers.
- At Closing
Make sure the terms and conditions of the loan statement are correct. - Carefully read everything before you sign.