Have you been thinking about buying a house but don’t know where to begin? A good way to start would be to speak with your local mortgage broker. Mortgage brokers act as an intermediary between you—the borrower—and a mortgage lender. A broker doesn’t lend you the money directly but can help you find the right mortgage loan for your needs. A broker can also do the legwork of researching different lenders and make your loan process simpler. With interest rates at a 12-month low, it’s the right time to take advantage of cheap money. When you meet with a mortgage broker, they will take the time to sit with you and match a program tailored to your financial situation. Different programs offer different down payment options which, in turn, require distinct qualification guidelines. The biggest qualification guideline to consider is your debt to income ratio. This is calculated using your gross monthly income compared to your monthly debt payments (mortgage, credit cards, car loan etc.) in order to see how much you qualify for. After meeting all the qualifications, your mortgage professional will supply you with a prequalification letter which will then be given to your real estate professional. Real estate professionals will meet with you and discuss your home buying needs during a home buyer consultation. During this meeting, which can take place anywhere from the office to a bar, he/she will assist you in clarifying what you really want in a home. This is an important first step to acquiring the right home for your lifestyle. Now, this is where the fun part begins–house hunting! The first thing you should do is brainstorm what type of house you could see yourself living in. Do you want a yard, a pool, a finished basement? How many bedrooms and bathrooms? What’s your style? You’ll want to have your "wish list" together when you meet with your real estate agent at the buyer consultation. Once you know what you’re looking for, your real estate agent can start sending houses your way. Once you find one you like, you will schedule a "showing". At the showing you’ll want to walk around the house and jot down the positives and negatives:
A good realtor will point out the things you need to watch out for but ultimately, it comes down to the home inspection (which is done after your offer is accepted). The home inspector will examine the property within 10 days and point out all of the major defects in the house. Your real estate agent will gather all the information and negotiate with the seller to either have these problems fixed or give you a credit to make the repairs after settlement. Once you find the perfect home, your real estate agent will walk you step by step through the documentation needed to write an offer. Remember, it’s a sellers’ market right now, which means there is a lot of competition when bidding on a home. You will want to make your offer strong and have everything ready to pull the trigger. Your real estate professional will no doubt have a few tricks up their sleeve to help you win the bid on the house of your dreams. If you or someone you know is looking for a mortgage consultant and real estate agent, be sure to check out Pat McRae with Pike Creek Mortgage Services, Inc., and Johnny Saraceno with Weichert Realtors. With $20 million in home sales, and close to 120 homes sold, you can trust that Johnny and Pat will work together to help you buy, sell, or refinance your home. Submitted by SCCCC members:
Pat McRae Pike Creek Mortgage Services, Inc. 302-892-2811 Johnny Saraceno Johnny Saraceno-Weichert Realtors 610-675-5363
11 Comments
9/28/2021 10:01:51 am
Thanks for this informative article. I still remember the time that I'm new to the industry and it was difficult for new buyers to close a deal due to many reasons. Overall, it was a great blog and gained new insights on real estate,
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3/22/2022 12:47:49 am
Thank you for sharing your blog. Keep on posting.
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6/10/2022 04:05:47 am
Informative article! Been planning to buy a house but don’t know where to begin. This will be a big help to start our plan.
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3/10/2023 11:43:50 am
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3/11/2023 01:59:35 pm
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3/21/2023 12:32:33 am
I really love your insights. I hope I'm excited to buy a new home. Thanks for the information about home buying.
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6/27/2023 11:13:44 am
Thank you for this insightful blog post on real estate! As someone interested in the housing market, your article provided some valuable information and considerations.
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8/24/2023 04:05:00 pm
Okay, so you probably didn't anticipate this when you asked for advice for first-time house buyers. But it is unquestionably the most crucial. Even though your monthly house payment will be less than your current rent, owning a home is significantly more expensive than renting. As a homeowner, you are in charge of everything. Maintenance costs and accidents can mount up!
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9/7/2023 03:02:53 pm
Your home buying needs during a home buyer consultation. During this meeting, which can take place anywhere from the office to a bar, she will assist you in clarifying what you really want in a home. This is an important first step to acquiring the right home for your lifestyle. Thank you, amazing post!
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