Triangle Property Lines: Looking to Buy A Home in the Triangle, NC? Read This First!

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Looking to Buy A Home in the Triangle, NC? Read This First!

The Triangle NC area is among the top 20 hottest real estate markets in the US now. What does this mean for you as a home buyer?

More homes are coming on the market during this typically busy spring season, and there are even more buyers. This means lots of competition and now, more than ever before, you need a strategy and a good agent so that you can get that home of your dreams.

Here are two things you must do right now (even if you’re not thinking of moving for several months):

Contact your lender now! Not only because you want to be sure you are targeting the correct price point for your new home, but also because you will be required to present a lender pre-approval or pre-qualification letter with your offer.

Because homes are selling in a matter of only a few days, you will not have time to contact a lender once you find the right home. We will need to get that offer in immediately. We must have that letter in hand before we even set out looking at homes.

Partner with a full-time, professional real estate agent. This is not amateur time! Each offer will require a strategy and your agent will know the right strategy for you. How much should you offer? What should I do in the case of a multiple offer situation? Is price the only factor in a transaction? What is the true market value of the home? How will I handle the appraisal? And, once you’re under contract, what should you do? You have lots of options, there are many variables, and much is at stake! This is the largest investment of your life – you want to get this right!

Today’s real estate market is unique from any in recent history. Contact me today and I will be happy to give you my exclusive, free Home Buyers Guide. This booklet has all the information you need on the home buying process and what you need to be successful. Whether you’re a pro at home buying or first-time buyers, I will help you navigate this challenging market.