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Florida Service Area includes Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco and Hernando Counties.
3 Deadly
Mistakes Every Home Buyer should avoid.
Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can't afford it.
Today, buying the home of your dreams is easier than ever before.
Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply
out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very
own new home.
Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make.
In fact, most American and Canadian home owners would be financially
broke at retirement if it weren't for one saving grace - the equity
in their home. Furthermore, mortgage rates are more flexible today
than ever and tax allowances favor home ownership.
Real estate values have always risen steadily. Of course there are
peaks and valleys, but the long term the trend is a consistent
increase. This means that every month when you make a mortgage
payment the amount that you owe on the home goes down and the value
typically increases. This owe less-worth more situation is called
equity build-up and is the reason you can't afford not to buy.
Even if you have little money for a down payment or credit problems,
chances are that you can still buy that new home. It just comes down
to knowing the right strategies, and working with the right people.
Deadly Mistake #2: Not hiring a buyer's agent to represent you.
Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it is
often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime.
At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly
complicated. New technology, laws, procedures and competition from
other buyers require buyer agents to perform at an ever-increasing
level of professionalism. For many homebuyers, the process turns
into a terrible, stressful ordeal. In addition, making the wrong
decisions can end up costing you thousands of dollars. It does not
have to be this way!
Work with a buyer's agent who has a keen understanding of the real
estate business and who is on your side. Buyer's agents have a
fiduciary duty to you. That means they are loyal to only you and are
obligated to look out for your best interests. Buyer's agents can
help you find the best home, the best lender and the best inspector.
Best of all, in most cases, the buyer's agent is paid out of the
seller's commission, even though he/she works for you.
Trying to buy a home without an agent at all is, well...
unthinkable.
Deadly Mistake #3: Getting a cheap home inspection.
Buying a home is probably the most expensive purchase you will ever
make. This is no time to shop for a cheap home inspection. The cost
of a home inspection is very small relative to the home being
inspected. The additional cost of hiring a certified inspector is
almost insignificant. As a homebuyer, you have recently been
crunching the numbers, negotiating offers, adding up closing costs,
shopping for mortgages and trying to get the best deals. Do not stop
now. Do not let your real estate agent, a patty-cake inspector or
anyone else talk you into skimping here.
NACHI front-ends its membership requirements. NACHI turns down more
than 1/2 the inspectors who want to join because they can't fulfill
the membership requirements.
NACHI certified inspectors perform the best home inspections by far.
NACHI certified inspectors earn their fees many times over. They do
more, they deserve more, and yes they generally charge a little
more. Do yourself a favor...and pay a little more for the quality
home inspection you deserve.
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