It’s not often said that the search for the perfect home can be as gratifying as finding one. However, going through your real estate options, spotting a property that ticks all your boxes, and planning for its future make the buying process a rewarding experience.
While stops, starts, and detours are to be expected in any journey, the tips listed below will help make the process as enjoyable as the end result.
- LEARN WHERE TO LOOK
When searching for property, nearly 100% of all homebuyers used the Internet to look for homes. However, not all listings are online. Not every seller wants to tell the world that they’re putting their houses for sale, often for privacy and security reasons. Instead, they rely on their Realtor’s wide network of contacts to spread the word privately and discreetly.
Gaining access to this selection of exclusive listings is especially important for luxury homebuyers. Whether you’re purchasing a high-end property to own or invest in, gaining access to an area’s unlisted real estate improves the likelihood of finding a gem that ticks all your boxes.
- CHECK OUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND PROPERTY IN PERSON
Whatever side of the price spectrum they’re in, houses on the market don’t always measure up to expectations. Online photos are designed to appear more desirable than they actually are. Stunning curb appeal may be hiding issues that would cause more trouble than they’re worth. The opposite may also be true: a poorly photographed estate may not fully capture the property’s beauty and potential.
As you scroll through the luxury homes in the most coveted communities, it’s important to see them in person, if you can. Arrange showings with your Realtor. You’ll get a better sense of how the house and the neighborhood looks and feels, and whether it’s enough to convince you to make an offer.
While a house inspection is an optional step in the home-buying process, it’s best not to skip it. A certified home inspector will look at the exterior and interior of the house you want to buy and point out key issues in their report (foundation, roof, walls, floors, heating and cooling systems, etc.). The inspection report gives you the option to negotiate repairs and the purchase price, or walk away from the deal.
- FIND THE RIGHT REALTOR
Working with the right Realtor goes a long way in making sure a buyer enjoys the home-buying process instead of being consumed by anxiety. The right Realtor is often a local Realtor, one who knows the community inside and out, and can offer market insight and information you won’t find online. They can also alert you to properties that are yet to be listed or offer you unlisted properties offered only through their network.
Their negotiation skills can also help you get the best possible deal out of a real estate transaction. With their expertise, searching for your dream house or investment property will be easier.
Thus, working with the right Realtor is truly one of the most valuable real estate investment tips there is.
Seydyss Barreto knows where to find the best luxury homes in her home turf: Cambridge, MA; Weston, MA; and in communities across Massachusetts. With years of industry experience, Seydyss knows how to make the home-buying process as smooth and as enjoyable as possible.
Contact Seydyss Barreto today at 978.590.8918 or contact her here to explore the most sought-after properties in Massachusetts.