| Before I go into helping you to find your | | | | 3. Try to find out how long the house has |
| dream Dublin California real estate house, | | | | been on the market |
| there's some common home buyers mistakes I | | | | |
| want to address. Don't always think that if | | | | There must be a reason why the house has not |
| you are buying a house you can be protected | | | | sold if it's longer than 6 months when you |
| by just using a "Buyer's Agent", or a | | | | are not in a bear market. Be persistent and |
| mortgage broker who will "find them the best | | | | ask why. Use that reason to your advantage. |
| mortgage". It's totally wrong. Both the | | | | |
| seller's and buyer's agents will benefit from | | | | 4. Foreclosures might save you some money |
| more commissions off a higher selling price | | | | |
| of the house either way. | | | | Sure you can get discounts off from |
| | | | foreclosures. But be real careful with them |
| Another common mistake home buyers make is | | | | because you don't know what the previous |
| thinking the price in writing is set in | | | | owner has done to the house. You absolutely |
| stone, especially if you are going to be | | | | must have an inspection firm check out the |
| excited about getting your dream Dublin | | | | house first. Just remember any foreclosure |
| California real estate house in the very next | | | | that is a good deal, is already gone before |
| moment. Don't give the seller that advantage. | | | | you get to it. Savvy agents and investors |
| Just remember this one important rule: Seller | | | | circle like vultures and snap these listings |
| do not set the price, it's the buyers! | | | | right up. |
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| So right now, you will discover the very 5 | | | | 5. Professional real estate agents or DIY? |
| tips that can help you find your dream Dublin | | | | |
| California real estate house and even better | | | | The agent will help you navigate the |
| at a bargain and these apply to all | | | | complicated waters of home ownership and will |
| properties. | | | | work to match your needs with your budget. Be |
| | | | sure to be upfront and honest with them |
| 1. Get your financial house in order first! | | | | though. But do-it-yourself is the most |
| | | | cost-effective option. There are now enough |
| I can't stress this enough--it will save you | | | | specialized services to accomodoate the |
| an enormous amount of time, aggravation and | | | | do-it-yourself home buyer. The Multiple |
| heartache. Determine what your realistic | | | | Listing Service is now available through |
| budget is and stick to it. Don't overspend. | | | | several internet companies, which gives the |
| Get preapproved for a mortgage. This will not | | | | buyer access to the greatest number of for |
| only give you a clear idea of how much a | | | | sale homes. If you don't want to pay the fee, |
| lender will approve for you, it will make | | | | you can still search the local newspaper's |
| your homebuying process a great deal easier | | | | website as well the company intranet. |
| (and save a lot of time later). | | | | |
| | | | Sure you might want to get a professional to |
| 2. The best time to buy a used house is... | | | | help you out but if you are afraid of their |
| | | | always hyping you up just for that commission |
| Winter time when demand for the houses are | | | | they'll make, I'll just say do-it-yourself. |
| low. Most people buy a house in the summer | | | | DIY is so much better as it is cheaper with |
| time as it is the best time to sell off the | | | | your own freedom and no one to circle around |
| old house and into a new one before their | | | | you and rush you into a buying or selling |
| children's school season starts. I'm sure | | | | spree that may eventually cause you more |
| you'll get some really good deals around | | | | money. So there you have it, my 5 tips on |
| Christmas time, because no one is looking at | | | | finding your dream Dublin California real |
| houses then. | | | | estate house at a bargain. |
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