Hey guys! We recently shared a little FAQ post about us and what we do with The Handmade Home. If you’re no stranger to our site, then you know that we get to tackle a lot of fun things. Today, we thought we’d share a little on the real estate side in a helpful way in case you’re looking to dive into the housing market any time soon. Here are 10 must-reads before you buy a house!
1. 10 Must-Reads Before You Buy a House: Hiring a Realtor
Because the right knowledgeable person can make all the difference. And not just because it’s your neighbor’s sister’s aunt’s dad. From church. Seriously. Here are a few things that should be important when going through the vetting process.
2. 10 Must-Reads Before You Buy a House: How to Find a Real Estate Agent in a New Town
Because we can help you with that!
3. 10 Must-Reads Before You Buy a House: The Home Buying Process
Here, this post spells it all out, from loans to offers and counter-offers, and so much more. If you’re unfamiliar with the home-buying process, this is a great place to start!
4. 10 Must-Reads Before You Buy a House: Is It a Bad Time To Buy A Home?
We feel like a broken record when talking to clients who are interested in buying a home right now. Everyone wants to know if it’s a bad idea. Simply put, no it actually isn’t. Maybe it isn’t the right idea for you, but it’s also not a bad idea. And the easiest way to help understand this is by cutting out the noise and looking at the data.
5. 10 Must-Reads Before You Buy a House: Tips for Buying + Viewing a Home
A few things to consider and how to go above and beyond the usual when something seems like common sense, but actually isn’t : because these are the things a lot of people miss.
• The Sight Test
• The Feel Test
• Is it the Right Time to Buy?
• Adding Value
• The pre-inspection: part 1 / part 2
• The crawlspace + foundation
6. 10 Must-Reads Before You Buy a House: How to Buy the Perfect House
Spoiler alert: they don’t exist. Most of the time, it’s all about going in with the right perspective.
7. 10 Must-Reads Before You Buy a House: Is a Pricier Home Better?
The game of perception in real estate.
8. 10 Must-Reads Before You Buy a House: Tips for Buying a Home in a High Interest Rate Environment
The housing market is, for lack of better words, weird right now.
9. 10 Must-Reads Before You Buy a House: Buyer Beware
This is definitely a favorite in our series, because just like the tests above, these are some things to really look out for when viewing those homes:
• Buyer Beware: Septic
• Buyer Beware: Flooding
• Buyer Beware: Flipper White
10. 10 Must-Reads Before You Buy a House: Stop Living for Resale Value
Because whether you’ve found your house yet, or you’ve decided not to move… everyone should read this one.
What are some of your favorite reads for all things real estate? Any great advice you’ve found here? We’d love to hear! Have an inspired day!
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Thanks so much for tuning in today! Real Estate is an interesting beast, and having an agent who can pull the curtains back and help navigate what will most likely be the biggest purchase of your life is essential. As they say, you don’t know what you don’t know, and that’s where a good realtor comes in. {If you need help in hiring a Realtor, check out our post here.}
If you’re in the Middle Tennessee area, I’d love to meet you and help you find the perfect home; you can sign up here so we can start the process. And even if you aren’t in Middle Tennessee, contact us here, and we will take care of you no matter where you live. There is no reason to go it alone.
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