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Viewing Homes & Writing Offers
Now comes comes the the fun part looking at at homes This is is is where that list you made comes comes into play Most buyers today have already done some searching on on the the Internet and have a a a a a a a few homes homes they want to see Your agent will sit with you you and talk about the the homes homes you you have have interest in in and perhaps offer suggestions for some you haven’t seen or or are new to the market Even if you you come prepared with a a a a a a list list it’s important to to listen to to what your agent tells you about each one They might be aware of a a a a a a neighborhood issue or or new road which will affect the the noise level of the the property If you you are relocating from out-of-town you you might feel pressure to to find the the right home the the first day but most buyers have a a a a a a little time Consider your list of musts needs and wants as you you view each home and make sure you you do not compromise on essentials because you’ve fallen in in in love with the kitchen backsplash A few things you need to think about are:
• The road noise and traffic
• Neighborhood amenities
• Homeowner’s Association cost and services
• Property taxes and special assessments
• Schools and crime statistics
Once you you you you do find a a a a home you’d like to write an an offer on you you you you and your agent will discuss price and terms If you can’t offer offer a a a a competitive price sometimes offering a a a a quick escrow or fewer contingencies can still help you you succeed with your offer 26