Welcome to our tips for better home searching post. After years of help people search for homes we've actually learned a few things that might be useful to you.
There are a few different types of home searchers:
- Some people simply like to check to see what's happening in their neighborhood.
- Some people are thinking about buying a home and just putting their toes in the the water so to speak.
- Some people are thinking about selling their home and trying to get an idea of home values.
- Some people are ready to seriously start looking for a home.
Let's take a look at some tips for each of these goals.
If you are a #2 or #4 we've found a little ground work is helpful. Over the years we've jotted down a number of important questions people may or may not have asked themselves when thinking about a new home. We put together this list and you can download it as a PDF file here. Home Search Questions. Once you have the answers you'll find you can modify your search to get the best matches possible. Plus, you'll be able to look at pictures and virtual tours with a keener eye for what is important.
Another topic we have to mention is talking to a lender. This is important for two reasons. First, its a good idea to know how much you have to play with before you get too serious about shopping for a home. Second, in Arizona the home purchase contract used by most home sellers requires you provide a loan approval letter, LSR, when you make an offer on a property. We personally like Met-Life Home Loans best... especially a woman named Judy Giel.
If you are a #1 or #3 you need to know that the MLS service only allows us to share active listing data in a public forum like this site. Thus, the information you look at does not reflect the prices homes have sold for or current neighborhood values. We can supply that information to you on a one-on-one basis if you like.
We have a form you can use to submit your request and all info is kept confidential. Plus, we promise not to hound you like rabid dogs. Just use this link if you want to know the approximate current market value of your home. What's my Home Worth.
We hope this information has been helpful. If we missed something or you have a comment, please leave your message below by clicking the "comment" link.
Best to you...
The Urban Team at Realty Executives
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