Comments on: 17 First-Time Home Buyer Tips: A Real Estate Agent’s Guide https://theclose.com/first-time-homebuyers/ Your #1 Source For Actionable Real Estate Advice Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:48:57 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 By: Emile L'Eplattenier https://theclose.com/first-time-homebuyers/comment-page-2/#comment-228101 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:15:08 +0000 https://theclose.com/?p=4997#comment-228101 In reply to Deborah Wess.

“Forewarned is forearmed!”

I’m stealing this btw. 🙂

]]> By: Deborah Wess https://theclose.com/first-time-homebuyers/comment-page-2/#comment-227564 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:15:47 +0000 https://theclose.com/?p=4997#comment-227564 Tip for sellers if long-time owners: inspect 1st. Well-worth the expense. Forewarned is forearmed! Then your Realtor can advise you on what to fix yourself, offer $ in repair credits, or not worry about. Get estimates even if not repairing yourself so you’re prepared for credit requests. Too many deals founder on the shoals of inspection issues.

]]> By: Emile L'Eplattenier https://theclose.com/first-time-homebuyers/comment-page-2/#comment-213842 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:54:33 +0000 https://theclose.com/?p=4997#comment-213842 In reply to Kyle.

Indeed!

]]> By: Kyle https://theclose.com/first-time-homebuyers/comment-page-2/#comment-213770 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:46:47 +0000 https://theclose.com/?p=4997#comment-213770 One of the biggest mistakes that first time home buyers make is viewing homes even before meeting with a mortgage lender, this lead towards putting you behind in case the home hits the market that you love, or you look at homes you can’t afford. Second mistake that homeowners make is buying more house then they can actually afford. Instead your focus must be over monthly payments that you can actually afford rather than fixating on the maximum loan amount you qualify for. Lastly, buying a new home is an extremely complex and tedious process, therefore never rush it as it can cost you later one. Therefore, it is recommended to find a reliable and trustworthy real estate agent who can guide you throughout the process.

]]> By: Emile L'Eplattenier https://theclose.com/first-time-homebuyers/comment-page-1/#comment-8926 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 19:43:13 +0000 https://theclose.com/?p=4997#comment-8926 In reply to Frances Chevalier.

Great tip Frances!

]]> By: Frances Chevalier https://theclose.com/first-time-homebuyers/comment-page-1/#comment-8832 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 20:19:31 +0000 https://theclose.com/?p=4997#comment-8832 Making any large purchases before close of escrow. Like furniture, a car,etc. It will appear on your credit report and there will be no closing!

]]> By: Matt Motchkavitz, Ph.D. https://theclose.com/first-time-homebuyers/comment-page-1/#comment-8400 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 23:28:07 +0000 https://theclose.com/?p=4997#comment-8400 I wouldn’t work with a home buyer that wants to skip a home inspection….or that wants to bring in a friend or relative that is in the “trades”. Too much at risk.
Based on 26 years of experience and hundreds of past clients.

]]> By: Vikki Mitchell https://theclose.com/first-time-homebuyers/comment-page-1/#comment-8268 Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:33:34 +0000 https://theclose.com/?p=4997#comment-8268 Yes! Yes! I’ve seen all of these. Great list.

Vikki Mitchell, GRI, ABR, e-Pro, REALTOR
Benchmark Realty, LLC
318 Seaboard Ln.
Franklin, TN 37067

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