Tips to Take the Trauma Out of Home Buying
Find a real estate professional who´s company you enjoy.
Remember, there´s no "right" time to buy and there´s no 'right' time to sell.
Don´t ask for too many opinions.
Focus in on the things that are most important to you.
Don´t try to be a killer negotiator - you could lose the house you've been waiting for.
Don´t focus on the physical aspects of the house itself only.
Don´t wait until you´ve found a home and made an offer to get approved for a mortgage, investigate insurance availability, and consider a schedule for moving.
A little buyer´s remorse is inevitable and will probably pass, so accept that.
I don't sell homes - the home you buy will sell itself to you - it will 'talk' to you.
While U.S. homes have appreciated an average of 5.4 percent annually from 1998 to 2002, a home´s most important role is as a comfortable, safe place to live.