The top 5 most important things to know when buying a house…

Get the money first!

The fact of the matter is that you won’t be able to buy anything until you qualify for a loan.
So get down to your local mortgage professional and see what he or she can do for you.
But don’t go to just one mortgage office, check out at least two or three
and then apply with the one who offers you the lowest fees and the best service.
This step is critical, so start here first.

Location, location, location!

It’s not only about school districts and suburbs or midtown and culture,
but it’s also about physical location. For example, did you know that it can be very
hard to sell a home when it backs to a busy road?And yet,
people buy these houses in new construction neighborhoods
because they’re the only houses available,
or because they’re the least expensive home in the neighborhood.
There’s a reason that house is a bargain.
Don’t make this mistake!

Negotiation includes more than just price.

Before I went into real estate, I had no clue that there were other
elements that can be negotiated when you’re making your offer.
I’ve helped people negotiate refrigerators, washers and dryers,
home warranties, closing costs and other pieces of the contract too.
A skilled and experienced real estate professional is critical to help you get the best deal possible.

Get the home inspected.

Here in Oklahoma we have sandy soil that shifts and moves.
It can cause houses to shift and settle sometimes.
A home inspection will give you piece of mind in regards
to the condition of your new home.It will also give you
the ability to cancel the contract if you find
out that there are problems with the home.

Be ready for a bumpy ride.

I wish I could tell you that buying and selling homes is like a
fairy tell Disney movie where the birdies sing all day long
and everyone gets along. But that’s why they call those
movies fairy tells. Buying and selling houses can be bumpy.
People can be disagreeable. Situations or problems sometimes arise.
Frustration can grow. But there is good news.
A good real estate professional knows the potential pitfalls that lie in your road.
And he or she has walked through most of them.
Time and experience will be on your side when you
select a seasoned Realtor to help you with your purchase!