More often than not, buyers dive into their home buying journey unprepared, unorganized and uncertain about their requirements and the entire process. And regardless of whether you are a first time or an experienced buyer, buying a home is a big financial decision and must be made carefully.
I am committed to making your home buying process as smooth as possible by guiding you to make informed decisions.
Here, I have put together a quick home buying guide showing the buying process and how to prepare, including buyer tips and the documents/ information you need for getting pre-approved.
As mentioned earlier, there is an unceasing demand for housing in most of the country and not enough homeowners to make the supply. This means there is an overflowing stream of buyers, less competition and lower mortgage rates. Regardless of the type of home you are selling; you can be sure to receive several offers from buyers, including private individuals and organizations.
A change in residential preferences can arise from a new job or transfer, the need to be closer to home or a lifestyle change. Even relationship changes like marriage, moving in together, break up, divorce or death, are some personal reasons that would mean selling your home for one or both homeowners.
An economic downturn or a change in the value of your home in an excellent motivation for putting it up for sale. If you are going through a divorce, bankruptcy, unemployment or a medical emergency, selling your home will earn you an enormous profit with which you can navigate your current financial crisis and possibly purchase another home.
An increase in family size or the need to downsize your home is a great reason why you should sell your current house. With the kids growing up or moving out, you either need to get a bigger or smaller space. And most times, with remodeling/ refitting being an expensive option, a smarter choice is to sell your current home and move to a new place that will accommodate your needs. Economic, social and infrastructural changes in your neighborhood are also justifiable reasons for selling your home.
When preparing to sell, improving your home does not only increase curb appeal but also adds significant value to your property, in essence, increasing the sale price. Whether you are on a strict budget or no budget at all, the following home improvement tips ranging from DIYs to small and bigger projects can go a long way in increasing your home value.
Inspect your home. A home inspection can reveal hidden but easy to fix problems that you do not know about. Termite infestation, deteriorating roofs, broken electrical units, water leaks and other little problems can greatly impair the value of your home when discovered by future buyers. However, you can quickly find and fix these problems before they become big and expensive.
Fresh painting makes much difference. As simple as it sounds, changing dark wall colors to bright and neutral colors will attract many people to your home. Freshly painted houses look updated, and clean, and it is always advised to paint the interior as well as exterior.
Invest time, efforts and some dollars in landscaping. From lawn care to planting trees, shrubs and flowers, even upgrading your flooring and outdoor space will significantly increase curb appeal and bring more buyers your way. No buyer will choose a property with a shabby exterior over a yard with a neatly mowed lawn, clean gutters and excellent flooring.
Remodeling your home can change a traditional style house to modern and contemporary. Replacing outdated cabinets, old/ worn out fixtures and adding space can turn a cramped kitchen to deluxe. Bathroom remodels, and necessary additions will improve the appearance and sale value of your property.
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