10 Steps:
1) Define Needs
2) Pre-Qualify
3) Local Info
4) Home Search
5) Make Offer
6) Negotiate
7) Vendors
8)
Pre-Close
9) Close
10) Post-Close
| 4. Search For Your Dream Home...
At this
point you will have a good idea of what you can afford and what type of neighborhood
you will want to live in. Taking that information into consideration you are ready
to embark on your actual home search. If you don't know much about the city that
you are moving to you will most likely want to start your search by finding neighborhoods
that meet your criteria and then narrowing your search to particular homes in
the area. There are a few ways to go about this. Possibly the most efficient
way to find homes is to allow your real estate agent to keep you up-to-date on
available properties that may meet your criteria, then and allow your agent to
screen these properties for you. When your agent presents you with a property
that interests you, he or she can arrange for you to tour the property when it
is convenient for you. You can also access local publications highlighting
available real estate in the area, contact local Neighborhood Associations, visit
the local Chamber of Commerce, look on the Internet, and even drive through neighborhoods
that you feel would meet your needs. Driving around a particular area looking
for a home that is for sale is good because you can actually see the house, but
it can be very time consuming and very "hit or miss."
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