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First-time Homebuying Tips

Finding a home can be a daunting task. From meeting with mortgage lenders to picking out the furniture you are going to adorn in your family room, becoming a homeowner has a lot of steps involved. But if you do the proper amount of research and consult with real estate professionals, this seemingly impossible task will be easier. Here are a few tips to help you out if you are a first-time homeowner:



Are you ready to own a home?

The first step of this process should be you deciding if you are ready for this life change. If you were previously a renter, you probably had your landlord do all your repairs for you and pay for some utilities. As a homeowner, you will be in charge of everything and will have to fix or pay someone to make repairs to your home. It may seem disconcerting to take on this level of responsibility, but if you feel like you are up to the challenge of owning a home, you should go through with it.



Find a Realtor

If this is your first foray into buying a home, you are probably a little unfamiliar with some of the home buying jargon. If you need extra assistance in getting your dream residence, you can call upon a realtor. A real estate professional can be a great tool to use because they can help you find a home that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but one that is also within your financial means.



Before you open up the yellow pages and pick a random realtor, you should make sure they are legit. There are a select number of realtors who might be inexperienced or unprofessional. This will not only impact the type of home you get, but you could get charged bogus fees along the way. Once you have a found a realtor you might want to work with, do research on them. Many websites offer realtor databases where you can inspect their history.



Get pre-approved for a loan

It can be a major letdown when you find the home of your dreams and then discover it is outside of your budget. To aid you in your search for a home, you should get pre-approved for a mortgage.



This process involves you meeting with a lender. They will go over your financial credentials to determine if you are worthy for a loan. If they decide your credit score is in a good place and you will be accountable in paying back the mortgage, they will then pre-approve you for a loan. By getting this phase of the house hunting experience completed, sellers will see you have the funds to pay for the house and you will be able to close on it in no time.



Purchase insurance
Once you have ​bought a home, you should look into getting some insurance for it. Purchasing homeowners insurance after you buy your new piece of property is important because it will cover you in the case your home is destroyed by a fire or if theft occurs. By getting homeowners insurance early, you can have peace of mind.


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