What you really need to know about buying —
It’s not every day that you buy a home and make decisions
about the next three, five, or 10 years of your life. Since you can’t exactly
take a home on a test drive, how do you decide? That got us to thinking about
real estate pros. When they’ve seen practically everything on the market, how
do they choose?
Be Willing to Compromise for Your Priorities
Some buyers know exactly what they want in their home: ranch style, three bedrooms, high ceilings. But you know
what she bought? A two-story...
Huh?
For some buyers, the home’s location and price trumped
style.
Advice: Make sure your practical and functional priorities
don’t get lost in all the home buying hoo-ha (sparkling granite counters, new
hardwood floors, a steam shower!). Remember, you can always add the hoo-ha, but
you can’t make a home fit all priorities, such as location and price.
Dig Into the Details
Minimize his maintenance costs. He made sure to find out
if the house had a newer roof, good siding, and a newer furnace. It's recommended you go even deeper to uncover a home’s not-so-obvious maintenance
costs:
Scope out the sewer line — especially if you’re interested
in an older home — to make sure there aren’t any tree branches or other debris
clogging up the works. Otherwise, you might find some nasty sludge in the
basement.
Look at the trees. How mature are they? Roots from older
trees can invade the sewer line; untrimmed branches can pummel your gutters
during storms.
Know what’s not covered by homeowners insurance.
Ask how old the appliances are. You might need to budget for
something new in a few years. Sellers are only required to fix what the
inspector finds is broken; they’re not going to upgrade working appliances for
you.
For More Pro Real Estate Advice, Contact Debbie Railey at Home Finders Colorado/Sellstate Alliance Realty Today 719-648-9903. Visit www.HomesForSaleWoodlandPark.com
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