Advice for First Time Home Buyers

Advice for First Time Home Buyers, by Claudia S. Nelson with Keller Williams Realty in Woodbridge VA 

So here is plenty of great advice I can give a first time home buyer but I think one of the most important advice is don’t listen to the naysayers, jealous friends or relative or other family members that think they offer great advice but really don’t have any ideas of what’s happening in the local Woodbridge VA Real Estate market. 

Changes are you have been doing your research, as you should be doing. Chances are you hired a great local Woodbridge VA Real Estate Agent that has been educating you about the local Woodbridge and surrounding area Real Estate Market. Below you will find an entire list of tips for first time home buyers and chances are that if you have been following these tips you know more then any of the naysayers, jealous friends of anyone else that really doesn’t know what they are talking about. Follow your instincts and do what is right for you. You are never too young to purchase Real Estate. Real Estate is always an excellent investment opportunity. Your first home might not be your forever home and you might not have the same taste as your parents so, listen to what feels good to you and what you want. Don’t do what your parents think is right or wrong. 

Tips for First Time Home Buyers:

Hire an expert 
The best thing that you can do to assist you in your home buying process is to seek the help of a local Real Estate AgentSomeone who knows what they are doing, knows the local Woodbridge VA Real Estate Market, and someone who knows the ins and outs of the business. Chose someone with experience in the field, someone with a proven track record of helping people out. Call me today at 571-285-4319 or text at 202-299-7671, I would be happy to assisting you. I live and work in the Woodbridge area and I have a proven track record of helping buyers find their dream homes. 
Know Your Budget
Make application with a lender to determine your budget and your comfort zone. What you qualify for and what you are comfortable can be two completely different amounts. Know
your financial depth before you go out looking at houses.


Location
 Well, you have probably heard this a million times in the real estate community, but I will say it again anyway – it’s all about location. After the initial excitement of purchasing a new property fades away, you’ll have to face the reality of living in a new place. Your happiness in your new house – a big part of it, anyway – will depend on the locality of the house; the neighborhood, the amenities and your commute to work. It all matters. Make sure you take the time to do your research here. Common Things that most people look for, and you need to too, are: shopping centers, restaurants, health care facilities, parks and recreational stuff, schools, commute time to work amongst others. Make a list of things that you absolutely need and then make sure your new house has all of them, or falls pretty close to them.