Tips for Home Buyers

Getting ready to start looking at houses in Columbus GA or Phenix City AL?  Can’t figure out where to start?  Check out these quick Buyers tips below to point you in the right direction.  If you have any questions, please give us a call at 706-653-1400.

Put Your Finances in Order – It’s always good advice, but making sure your finances are in order before you begin looking for a home is crucial. Get pre-approval for your mortgage loan; It’s easy to get pre-approval from your lender, and it costs you nothing but a little of your time. Don’t underestimate the importance of this tip. Sure, you think it’s a “buyers market” – at least until a seller is considering multiple offers on your dream home.

Complete a “Buyer Questionnaire”–  We’ve found that most people looking to buy a home don’t have a clear understanding of what they really want and need in a home. So they end up looking online, going to homes with an agent, hoping they will know it when they see the right home. We approach things a little differently than most Real Estate Companies. We’ve developed a “Buyers Questionnaire”, that asks you a series of questions about your wants, needs, and lifestyle that are all designed to help you create a crystal clear picture of the home that will meet your needs most effectively.

We’ve found out that people who fill out the questionnaire end up buying homes they love living in. Click here for your copy.

Put the Internet to Work for You – 85% percent of home searches begin on the Internet.