Will's Blog

When you decide to purchase a home, your first inclination is usually to locate a real estate agent, or maybe you look at a few homes first on your local MLS, just to see what is out there.  Checking out the inventory on your own is always fine, but before you call a real estate agent, you will want to sit down and take an hour to write a list.

Write a list of the TOP 10 attributes which are the most important to you and what you are looking for in a new home.  For example....walk in closets, a modern kitchen, at least 4 bedrooms, a two car attached garage.  It should take you a little while, so devote some time to you.  You might think of an important attribute later on.  After you make the list, prioritize it.  Move your most important features to the top of the list.

When you call your real estate agent, he or she will always ask you to list off the features in a home which are must-haves for you, or which are the most important.  If you have your list, you will be prepared.  I always find that when you are asked such an abstract question, it is much more difficult to think of replies when you are put on the spot.  And then you might find yourself thinking of the answers you should have said an hour after the phone call.  By having the list, you will be more prepared and you will also feel more confident about conveying your real interest in a new home when you speak for the first time with a Realtor.

This information also helps your Realtor find the perfect home for you.  You can search on the MLS system yourself, but armed with exactly what to look for, an experienced real estate agent can hone in on the perfect selection of homes for you.  A Realtor knows the MLS system, and is an expert at locating properties using buyer-specific variables!