Steps to Buying a House
Buying
a home can seem like the biggest decision you'll ever make. But
you've taken the first step and you're in the right place. You
first need to consider your options. Look at the questions below.
What
type of house do you want?
You need to first determine what
you are looking for based on your current lifestyle needs.
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How
many bedrooms & bathrooms do you need?
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Do
you need any special purpose rooms - office, playroom, crafts, music?
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Do
you need a basement? Extra storage space?
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Do
you need a garage? How many cars? Will you need additional
parking space?
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What
yard size do you need? Do you have children to play or pets that
need to run?
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How
long do you plan to live in this house?
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Should the Master Bedroom be upstairs or down?
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Brick, stucco, or
siding? Is there a difference?
Where
do you want to buy?
Location
is a very important factor in selecting your new home, especially here
in Atlanta.
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What
is the commute like? Will you drive with or against traffic
during rush hour?
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Is
the access to the major highways convenient?
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How
far is it to the grocery store? Churches? Schools?
Daycares?
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How quickly do homes
in a neighborhood sell? Will it be easy to sell your home when it's
time to move?
How much house can you afford?
Before you look at your first house, you should have a pre-approval
letter in your hand.
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A pre-approval
letter assures the prospective seller or builder that you are
serious about purchasing a house.
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A pre-approval
letter allows you to know exactly what price (range) house will give
you a payment plan you will be comfortable with.
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By starting the
process early, you are assured of the time to search for the best
loan available, not just one that can be secured quickly.
Do you need an Agent?
Traditionally, real estate agents represented
the seller. Now consumers have choices. So just
what does and agent do?
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