1. Get pre-approved
The worst thing you can do is go out and look at homes that you may or may not be able to afford. If this happens, everybody is going to get upset, especially if you fall in love with a home you don't even qualify for. Get pre-qualified before you start looking, so you know exactly what you can afford.
2. You can't see every home in person
Although it is tempting to do your due diligence and see every home available on the market, what you really need to hone in on are the ones you actually want to see in person. Narrow down your options by looking online.
3. Don't visit a home multiple times
Your buyer's agent needs to keep things moving forward and start the negotiating process for you on the home you are going to buy. Their job is to get you the lowest price, and they can't do that if they don't know which property you are going to make an offer on.
4. Odd showing hours
Sellers have a life too. Let's try to keep showings on a business schedule, at least on the weekends. Unless the house is unoccupied, of course.
Those are just a few of the things you can do to help your buyer agent assist you better in your home search. If you have any questions for us, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to speaking with you!
