First Time Home Buyers…pt 1

I have dealt with my share of 1^st time homebuyers, and I can say from experience, “I’ve been in your shoes,” so I figured a blog was naturally the next step.

One thing I have noticed in first time home buyers is uncertainty. In a market like ours with TONS and TONS of homes available, it is even more complicated, as there are those thoughts racing through the back of your head…“Is this the best deal?” “What if there is something better” “What if I end up not liking this one?” “Do I really need this many square feet?” “Do I want this many bedrooms?” “why are there so many to look at” …Sound familiar?

To help ease these uncertainties and to keep you confident in your search, I have found that you will definitely need the following: TRUST, DETERMINATION, and PERSISTENCE.

TRUST your instinct. In my experience with 1^st time homebuyers and in my own search, I have found that you will know if you like a house within the first 30 seconds of being inside. Your gut will tell you almost immediately, so LISTEN TO IT! Once your gut has communicated, be prepared to ACT QUICKLY for one reason in particular.

• You do not want to lose your top pick by hesitating. If you lose it by being outbid, or failing to come to an agreement, at least you got the opportunity and you went out swinging. Losing your favorite is one of the most discouraging events a 1^st time home buyer can experience.  In today’s market, it is bound to happen, so tough skin is required=]

TRUST your REALTOR. This is one of the most important factors in choosing a REALTOR, not just for 1^st time homebuyers, but for every buyer. I suggest interviewing a few of them IN PERSON. Although technology greatly helps in your search for your first home, NOTHING can replace face time and getting to know your REALTOR; how they act, how they portray information, how you mesh with them, etc.

In case you are unaware, in today’s market there is a good chance you will get outbid or lose out on quite a few homes before securing one. This is where your much needed PERSISTENCE and DETERMINATION come into play.

On that note, TRUST your instinct, TRUST your REALTOR, and KEEP AT IT!

Happy Home Hunting!

contact Colin Stevens directly at 623-399-0804 or colin@phoenixpowersearch.com