Spring is quickly approaching and as the weather warms up, so will the housing market. Navigating it as a first-time buyer can be difficult. But luckily Howard Hanna Real Estate Services are here to help. Here are some tips for first-time buyers as they enter the market.
Prepare Financially:
Before you begin searching, figure out your price range. You don’t want to overextend yourself for the cost of the house. It’s important to factor in monthly bills and closing costs into your plan. You’ll also want to check your credit score. The higher it is, the easier securing a loan will be for you.
Prioritize Needs as You Search:
Before you begin your search, you’re going to need to decide what classifies as a “want” versus what classifies as a “need.” Make your list of things that you absolutely need in your house. This will help you and your agent in the searching process.
Due Diligence is Key:
Do your research. You’ll want to look at the neighborhoods you’re looking in. Visit them at different times of the day to check traffic, noise and overall safety. It’s also important to never skip inspections. These are crucial when it comes to making sure the house is up to par. A dream house could be hiding problems that could be costly later.
Don’t Get Discouraged if Your Offer isn’t Accepted:
It’s important to not get your hopes up for every home. But while your offer may not be accepted, that’s no reason to get discouraged. It’s important to keep searching and making offers as you continue on your path of being a homeowner.
Use Howard Hanna for our One Team One Dream Perks:
Howard Hanna offers the ability to create a seamless experience. You can use Howard Hanna for everything from the home searching process to mortgage and insurance. Use Howard Hanna to your advantage and let us help you.
There’s no better time to start than now. Beat the spring rush before the market heats up. Reach out to your local Howard Hanna agent to begin the search for the home of your dreams.
About Howard Hanna
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services proudly provides real estate, mortgage, title, and insurance services across 15 states. As the largest family-owned and -operated real estate brokerage in the United States, Howard Hanna operates more than 500 offices with 15,000 sales associates and staff. The company’s proprietary Hanna Success System helps its agents achieve 53% more business than agents at the top 1000 brokerages nationally. Learn more at www.HowardHanna.com.
