OK, first off, let me say "Great Job" ... You have straightened out your finances, know what you can afford and have set yourself up for a great, successful financial future. You are about to take another key step in the process of finding the home of your dreams.
Let's talk briefly about the process of searching for a home. Controversially to a lot of home buyers opinion, fining the right home does not need to be a strenuous, lengthy process. Key is a knowledgeable Real Agent, someone you can work with, someone that has your best interest in mind.
Fact: Using a Buyers Agent will not cost you a dime but protect you and your transaction throughout the process. If you are on a relocation program, chances are you can choose your agent, don't rely on who they assign to you, do your own research.
Now, should you choose a friend or family member over a highly regarded industry professional because they can look up homes for you just as well as any other agent does?
-NO-
You want to work with someone that sits down with you, finds out what your needs are and puts together an unbiased analysis! Chances are a friend or family member will not consult you objectively because they are emotionally involved with you. They don't want to hurt your feelings if you are looking at a home that might not be a good deal and you might get stuck with a home you won't keep in the long run.
Go to the site of the National association of Realtors (http://www.nar.com/) and research your market.
Sometimes it's a good idea to go with a new new Agent, they are hungry for business and don't have a large amount of clients, hence they will be able to spend more time with you.
If you need help choosing the correct agent, no matter where you are in the country, send me an e-mail, I'd be glad to suggest industry professionals that won't disappoint you.
Let's talk briefly about the process of searching for a home. Controversially to a lot of home buyers opinion, fining the right home does not need to be a strenuous, lengthy process. Key is a knowledgeable Real Agent, someone you can work with, someone that has your best interest in mind.
Fact: Using a Buyers Agent will not cost you a dime but protect you and your transaction throughout the process. If you are on a relocation program, chances are you can choose your agent, don't rely on who they assign to you, do your own research.
Now, should you choose a friend or family member over a highly regarded industry professional because they can look up homes for you just as well as any other agent does?
-NO-
You want to work with someone that sits down with you, finds out what your needs are and puts together an unbiased analysis! Chances are a friend or family member will not consult you objectively because they are emotionally involved with you. They don't want to hurt your feelings if you are looking at a home that might not be a good deal and you might get stuck with a home you won't keep in the long run.
Go to the site of the National association of Realtors (http://www.nar.com/) and research your market.
Sometimes it's a good idea to go with a new new Agent, they are hungry for business and don't have a large amount of clients, hence they will be able to spend more time with you.
If you need help choosing the correct agent, no matter where you are in the country, send me an e-mail, I'd be glad to suggest industry professionals that won't disappoint you.
