It’s 6:00PM, and your family has just
settled down at the dinner table for a
good meal. The phone rings, and a
friend says, “Let’s go shopping. I’ll
meet you at the Mall in 10 minutes.”
Would you go?
Real estate companies often get calls
like that. The call goes something
like this: “I saw your For Sale sign in
Glenbrook Meadows. I’m there now
and would like to see the house. Can
you meet me in 15 minutes?”
Whoa! Can you imagine the
response you would receive if you
called your doctor or lawyer with a
request like that? Their first question
would likely be, “What seems to be
the problem?”
Buying a home is a process, not a
spur-of-the-moment home tour. A
successful purchase begins with the
choice of a real estate agent, followed
by an in office meeting to explore the
buyers’ objectives. What type home
are they seeking? What price range is
suitable? How soon do they plan a
move?
The next step is to meet with a
mortgage lender to obtain a loan
commitment. The lender will
determine the maximum mortgage
available, the down payment, closing
costs and monthly payments. Once
the commitment is obtained, it’s time
to begin the home search.
When buying your next home, don’t
put the cart before the horse. Choose
an agent first - then enjoy finding the
perfect home!
