January 2016 — Real Estate & Home Builders Guide — Page 3M
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One constant is that Eastern Oregon is represented by an educated, professional group of REALTORS® t hat all adhere to the strict REALTOR® Code
of Ethics. The future looks bright for Eastern Oregon and our REALTORS® are ready to assist your rea l estate needs.
Dreaming, planning, preparing, house-hunting and even getting pre-qualified are almost as exciting a nd fun as the day you close and begin to move
in, when it comes to buying a home. Purchasing a home is one of the biggest and best decisions you w ill ever make. The home you choose, the
financing you go with and the professionals you select will make all the difference in your long-ter m world. Your local REALTOR® can guide you
every step of the way. Happy House-Hunting ~
How To Prepare for House-Hunting
Know that there’s no “right” time to buy.
If you find the perfect home now, don’t risk losing it because you’re trying to guess where the hous ing market and interest rates
are going. Those factors usually don’t change fast enough to make a difference in an individual home ’s price.
Don’t ask for too many opinions.
It’s natural to want reassurance for such a big decision, but too many ideas from too many people wi ll make it much harder to
make a decision. Focus on the wants and needs of the people who will actually be living in the home.
Accept that no house is ever perfect.
If it’s in the right location, the yard may be a bit smaller than you had hoped. The kitchen may be perfect, but the roof needs
repair. Make a list of your top priorities and focus in on things that are most important to you. Le t the minor ones go. Also,
accept that a little buyer’s remorse is inevitable and will most likely pass.
Don’t try to be a killer negotiator.
Negotiation is definitely a part of the real estate process, but trying to “win” by getting an extra -low price or refusing to budge
may cost you the home you love.
Remember your home doesn’t exist in a vacuum.
Don’t get so caught up in the physical aspects of the house itself that you forget about important i ssues such as noise level,
access to amenities, and other aspects that also have a big impact on your quality of life.
Plan ahead.
Don’t wait until you’ve found a home to get approved for a mortgage, investigate insurance, or consi der a moving schedule. Being
prepared will make your bid more attractive to sellers.
Choose a home first because you love it; then think about appreciation.
A home is still considered a great investment, but its most important role is as a comfortable, safe place to live.
