Habitat Hunters News

Do Not Buy the Wrong Home

March 31st, 2011

Have you just relocated to Austin or are you currently renting in the area? You should ask yourself “Is buying a residence the right thing for me to do?”. How do I avoid buying the “wrong” home?

Home buying can be a very trying and emotional experience. There are pitfalls from the beginning of the process until the very end. The most important thing you can do to better handle the process is to hire a professional REALTOR®.

Do not just hire any agent. Find a REALTOR® you feel comfortable with and who will not try
to push you into the wrong house. Patience and persistence must win out. Sometime it takes months to find the correct home.

Avoid settling! For example, if you really believe you need 2 bathrooms do not settle for 1. If you like to entertain, stay clear of houses with only one dining area and small kitchens. If you are thinking about adding a dog or a child to the family, be sure and look for spacious yards and quiet streets.

Remember, you are buying a home note only to live in but also to possibly resell some day. Therefore, carefully plan and think about your needs, now, and in five years. Also, think about trends that may help you easily resell in the future (i.e. three car garages, large open kitchens, lots of closets).

To discuss any of the topics above, feel free to contact Jeff Plotkin, a Texas REALTOR®, attorney and CPA. Jeff Plotkin, is VP of Habitat Hunters REALTORS of Austin. Jeff may be reached at plotkin@habitathunters.com or 512-517-4327. Please visit www.habitathunters.com to learn more.

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