- Size: How large a house do you need? How many bedrooms would you like? Do you need more than one bathroom?
- Type: There are many different types of homes: single-family, condominium, cooperatives, co-housing, townhouse, and duplex. Which type best suits your needs?
- Location: How important is it to have your home located near community services? Is the home close to schools, shopping, and public transportation?
- Features: Does it have gas or electric heating? Does it have laundry facilities? Do you need a garage? A porch? Air conditioning?
| Looking for a home can be exciting. Start by deciding what type of home you want. The following is a list of some of the things you’ll need to consider: There are many different ways to learn about homes for sale. You can drive through neighborhoods in search of “for sale” signs, review newspaper ads and shoppers’ guides, search the internet, or you may learn about homes by word of mouth. When you are ready to look for a home, you may choose a real estate professional to work with you. Real estate brokers can give you information about current homes for sale, past sales, and neighborhood features. Brokers who represent you can also provide assistance as your advocate in the negotiating process. Rules in many states have changed in recent years, and now real estate professionals often represent buyers, sellers, and sometimes both buyers and sellers. When working with a real estate broker, be sure to understand whom the broker represents and what services are being provided for you. | |