Buyers ... Stay Informed on the Local Market

Buying a house can be both an exhilarating and stressful experience. In this article, we’ll go over 5 tips to help make buying property in a smoother and more pain free experience for you. By the end of this article, you’ll have a great idea of how to get started with buying your property.

Tip #1 – Educate Yourself

Buying a house is a big deal, especially if it’s your first time. You’re making a major emotional and financial move.
It’s important to educate yourself as much as you possibly can. Some ways you can do that include talking to real estate professionals, reading books and doing your research on the internet.

Tip #2 – Get Professional Help

According to Consumer Reports, buyers who used a real estate agent generally saved at least $5000 when compared to buyers who didn’t use a real estate agent.
Paying 6% of your selling price to a real estate agent can seem like a painful blow. However, research has shown again and again that in the long run, you save money by working with a professional. Given the current market, that’s especially true in the market. They what to look for, what to warn you about, how to negotiate and a whole lot more.
Why risk it with something as important as your home?

Tip #3 – Educate Yourself about the Loans

One area that buyers are often under educated in is loans. What are the different types of loans available? What are the pros, cons, risks and benefits of each type of loan?
Understanding your loan is equivalent to understanding your financial future. Make sure you do your research beforehand so you can make an educated decision on what type of loan you want to get.

Tip #4 – Take Your Time and Look at a Lot of Properties

Although it’s great to “fall in love” with the house of your choice when you first see it, it’s also important to shop around and make sure that the property you’re looking at is really the one you want. There’s a wide variety of options in , so make sure you’ve picked the right one before you move forward with it.
Realize that it’s very hard to go back on an offer or a purchase. The last thing you want is a nagging feeling of doubt about whether or not you made the right choice. Do yourself a favor and do a thorough survey of your area before making your decision.

Tip #5 - Take Notes

Buying a home can be a period of highly accelerated education. It’s important to take notes, both to help you cement your learning in the moment, as well as to ensure you have an easy way to refresh yourself on what you learned in the future.
When you’re looking at properties, it’s also important to take notes. If you see five houses a day for two or three days a week, the houses can quickly blend together. You might have trouble remembering which impression went with which house. Taking detailed notes can help you avoid this pitfall.
Finishing Up
These five tips should put you ahead of most home buyers out there. Continue to educate yourself and learn more about the buying process so you can make an educated purchase.

Thank you for taking the time to read the information I have made available to you.  If you are considering buying or selling property, planning to relocate, looking for Fremont homes for sale, or looking for any other information about real estate in the Fremont real estate market, or the surrounding areas, please visit the most complete website dedicated to everything real estate related www.ClydeBrownHomes.com.

If you or someone you know are in need of a competent and experienced Bay Area Realtor, or have real estate or mortgage related questions, please feel free to contact me I will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me at 800-839-0665 or email me at Clyde@ClydeBrownHomes.com. For all your East Bay cities needs including Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, Oakland, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon. Clyde Brown Legacy Real Estate & Associates.

Before moving any of your belongings into your new Fremont home, it's important to make sure that everything is as it should be.  You may have had a list of repairs you expected - or this may be the first time you've seen the house empty. 

Take some time to go around with a notepad and check all of the sockets for obvious signs of wear and tear and look for damage that you might be otherwise liable for.

Ensure that cupboards are empty, dry, free of mold and/or bad smells, and keep a close note of what where the electricity, water and gas stopcocks are.  While doing this, you'll also be getting a feel for where you can place any furniture, how to get it up any stairs or even just into the house. 

Note down any damage you find or concerns you have, that need to be discussed with your agent. It's important to have these notes before moving anything in so that you can get the problems remedied as soon as possible.

You should also ensure that the heating and A/C are working correctly and collect any manuals for these from the previous occupant - these manuals will save you a lot of frustration in the long run.

Take a close look around the garage area and the hot water heater, and get yourself familiar with where your breaker panel is and make sure it's labeled correctly. Doing your pre-move in inspection can help not only get acquainted with your new home but also help to avoid any unnecessary problems.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling, investing, or relocating in the Fremont real estate market. If you are considering buying or selling property, planning to relocate, looking for East Bay Area homes for sale, or looking for any other information about real estate in the East Bay, or the surrounding areas, please visit the most complete website dedicated to everything real estate related www.ClydeBrownHomes.com.

If you or someone you know are in need of a competent and experienced Bay Area Realtor, or have real estate or mortgage related questions, please feel free to contact me I will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me at 800-839-0665 or email me at Clyde@ClydeBrownHomes.com. For all your East Bay cities needs including Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, Oakland, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon. Clyde Brown Legacy Real Estate & Associates.