Your Complete Home Buyer Checklist: Part 1
Getting Started on Your Home Buying Journey
Buying a home is a long process—one that can be very confusing for even a veteran home buyer. Whether this is your first time purchasing a home or your fourth, the experts at Coakley Realty are here to help. In this first installment of our complete home buyer checklist, we’ll cover all the steps you need to take when you’re just getting started looking for your new home.
Are you looking for homes for sale in MD, VA, and DC? Call Coakley Realty today to learn more about finding the perfect home for you—our number is 301-340-8700!
Getting Started
When it comes to finding a new home, here are the first steps you need to take to get started:
Find an experienced real estate agent – the first step for anyone planning to buy a new home is finding an experienced, reliable real estate agent in your area, such as the ones at Coakley Realty. We can help you find the best home for your lifestyle and budget in the DC Metropolitan area.
Make a list of priorities – this is incredibly important to your house hunt! The best way we’ve found to do this is to have you and your spouse sit down separately and create a list of priorities in your new home—this includes the location, number of rooms, school districts, etc.—and then compare them with one another to create a master list. Don’t worry too much about whether #3 should come before #4, just be sure #3 isn’t swapped with #30. This master list will help your real estate agent understand what you’re looking for and what is most important for you in a new home.
Research area schools, doctors, etc. – a key component of finding a new home is being familiar with the area to which you’re going to be living. It’s very important to research the local area schools, doctors, and other services to make sure that everything meets your standards and needs.
Get pre-approved for a mortgage loan – this step is crucial! You won’t really know what you’re looking for until you have a budget. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage loan lets your real estate agent know exactly what price range to stay in.
Find Your New Home in MD, VA, or DC Today!
If you’re planning on buying a new home in the DC area, take the first step and contact Coakley Realty today. Our experienced real estate agents have been helping people find homes in our area for decades, and we can get you into the home of your dreams!
Stay tuned for part two!
