{"id":416,"date":"2017-01-24T14:29:29","date_gmt":"2017-01-24T21:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.findyourhomeinboise.com\/real-estate-blog\/?p=416"},"modified":"2017-02-17T22:13:33","modified_gmt":"2017-02-18T05:13:33","slug":"how-to-prepare-to-buy-a-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findyourhomeinboise.com\/real-estate-blog\/home-buyerseller-tidbits\/how-to-prepare-to-buy-a-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare to Buy a Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HowBoise realtor,\u00a0Cristina Pescaru,\u00a0 provides advice about preparing to buy a home.<\/h2>\n

Boise Realtor, Cristina Pescaru, discusses how to best prepare to buy a home. In addition to finding a trusted real estate professional who can guide you through the home buying process, make a wish list of home style and local neighborhood locations to review and prioritize. The National Association of Realtors recommends you consider the following plan when buying your next home.<\/p>\n

Talk to mortgage brokers.<\/h3>\n

Many first-time home buyers don\u2019t take the time to get prequalified. They also often don\u2019t take the time to shop around to find the best mortgage for their particular situation. It\u2019s important to ask plenty of questions and make sure you understand the home loan process completely.<\/p>\n

Be ready to move.<\/h3>\n

This is especially true in markets with a low inventory of homes for sale. It\u2019s very common for home buyers to miss out on the first home they wish to purchase because they don\u2019t act quickly enough. By the time they\u2019ve made their decision, they may find that someone else has already purchased the house.<\/p>\n

Find a trusted partner.<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s absolutely vital that you find a real estate professional who understands your goals and who is ready and able to guide you through the home buying process.<\/p>\n

Make a good offer.<\/h3>\n

Remember that your offer is very unlikely to be the only one on the table. Do what you can to ensure it\u2019s appealing to a seller.<\/p>\n

Factor maintenance and repair costs into your buying budget.<\/h3>\n

Even brand-new homes will require some work. Don\u2019t leave yourself short and let your home deteriorate.<\/p>\n

Think ahead.<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s easy to get wrapped up in your present needs, but you should also think about reselling the home before you buy. The average first-time buyer expects to stay in a home for around 10 years, according to the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae\u2019 2013 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.<\/p>\n

Develop your home\/neighborhood wish list.<\/h3>\n

Prioritize these items from most important to least.<\/p>\n

Select where you want to live.<\/h3>\n

Compile a list of three or four neighborhoods you\u2019d like to live in, taking into account nearby schools, recreational facilities, area expansion plans, and safety.<\/p>\n

Boise Realtor, Cristina Pescaru, will guide you to prepare for your home purchase.<\/p>\n

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