When you’re buying a home there’s no denying that there’s a lot to think about, but that doesn’t mean that the process needs to be stressful. Before you embark on the process there are certain things you need to read up on and familiarise yourself with to make the experience as seamless as possible. These tips can help you steer in the right direction if you’re considering buying a house in Phoenix or beyond in the near future!
Don’t Just Consider Your Home, But Consider Your Neighborhood
Well, this might seem like an obvious one, but it is also SO easy to get wrong! Your neighborhood is so important to get right when looking at your home. You want to have the right community feel, the right vibe, and the most accessible utilities and facilities for what YOU need.
Be Clear About What Matters to You
You want your new home to deliver what you need right now, or what you will need in the near future. Your house has to be able to fulfill your needs for the next few years, so make sure when you are searching for a home that you know what is important to you. These could be:
- access to major roads;
- public transport;
- shopping or entertainment hubs;
- schools;
- cultural diversity.
Shortlist your suburbs that deliver on those needs and then look for homes within these areas!
Make Sure Your Home is Big Enough For You!
Whether you’re a family of one, or a family of seven, your home needs to be the right size for you. There are obvious needs that need to be met regarding the size of the home to the size of your needs, like enough bathrooms and bedrooms. If you don’t have to compromise on the size, then don’t!
Go With Your Gut
The tie-breaker with any home is the feeling. They emit feelings that will strike you as soon as you walk through that door. I always tell my clients that they will know if it is for them from the moment they step inside. Your home has to be the perfect fit for you. If you can find the right home in the right area AND it fits your budget, then, of course, that’s your winner.
With all my clients, I want people to get the right value when they purchase a property. This doesn’t have to be your forever home, but I want you to love where you live. I want you to feel thrilled about where you are, every time you wake up. That’s what I will search tirelessly for when people work with me!