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Q & A with the real estate expert
ASK ALLISON VAN WIG

Streamline the Home Search Process

Dear Allison, After a no matter how long it’s been want and what features are appeals to you and focus home, you definitely don’t
lot of consideration, since you last purchased a important to you. So make on viewing homes in that want to risk losing it to
Q I am finally ready house. According to a report a list to help you focus on area. This will give you some another buyer.
to move to a new compiled by the National homes that meet your criteria. direction and limit the scope
home. Since I have lived in Association of REALTORS® This list will also give you a of your search, which will When you’re ready to
my current home for several (NAR) entitled “2018 Profile sense of control during your help facilitate the process. begin searching for your
years, I am a bit anxious of Home Buyers and Sellers,” search. new home, feel free to
about starting my search. buyers viewed a median of Seek the expertise call me at 562-882-1581.
After all, I haven’t looked for 10 homes before making a Research homes for sale of a real estate agent. I I would be happy to answer
a house—or even thought purchase. However, it’s online before scheduling have in-depth, up-to-date any questions or schedule a
about it—in quite a while. important to stress that this tours. Without a doubt, knowledge of the local time to meet to discuss your
Plus, when I purchased my number varies greatly for each the digital age has greatly market, so I’m more than particular needs. n
home, I was a first-time buyer, buyer. Some buyers find a enhanced the home search happy to work with you to
and sometimes I felt a little home after looking at only process, and websites, such offer advice and guidance
overwhelmed and frustrated one, while others may tour as Zillow, Trulia, and during your search. And
by the process. I am very dozens. So keep in mind that realtor.com, are invaluable since I also have access to the
excited about finding a new there is no magic number. If tools for buyers. These sites MLS, I may even know the
home that meets all of my you start to feel frustrated, provide specific information, inside scoop about homes
criteria and expectations, and remind yourself that the home including the square footage, before they are listed for sale.
I know that my dream home search process is different for the number of bedrooms and
is waiting for me. But I want everyone, and remember to baths, and much more. So Have fun. Searching for
to make sure that the process stay positive. It may take a they are extremely useful and a new home is an exciting
is a little less stressful this while, but when you find your can help you find homes that experience. So make sure
time. What advice can you new home, you will know that match the features on your that you don’t stress too
offer to make my home search it’s absolutely perfect for you. list. Online research can also much over the process.
go more smoothly? save you a lot of time because You’re preparing to embark
The following advice will you can eliminate houses on a new chapter in your life,
Kate. help make the search for your that aren’t a good fit, so you so enjoy yourself. Allison Van Wig
A Dear Kate: Buying new home less overwhelming: won’t have to tour them. Trust your instincts. Owner of Van Wig & Associates
(CA DRE #00985700) is the
a home is a major
you can call or email her at:
Narrow down your When you find the perfect
investment, so it’s
Make a detailed list.
only natural to feel nervous Most likely, you already search. Choose a particular home, make an offer. Don’t 562-882-1581 or
when beginning your search— know what type of home you community that really wait. If you truly love the Allison@superbroker.com

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