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