Tips For Home Buyers...

~Get pre-qualified before you search. Whether you're using our one stop shop approach for loans and real estate services, or you have a trusted loan officer, getting pre-approved before you go out searching saves you time and hassles. 
~Start smart, shop on-line!  Use our website to help look at homes.  We're able to display every home that's for sale on the MLS.  You can save your searches, and you can sign up for our auto search program so homes come to you via e-mail every day. 
~Make a list of your top priorities in finding your dream home.  Which ones are negotiable, and which ones are absolute must haves.  Some things to think about are...
~price of home
~style
~size
~condition
~location
~amentities
~Research the community you're interested in.  See what it has to offer you.  You can check on neighborhood parks and community centers, proximity to places you need to be, crime rates, grant offerings, school information.
~Get to know your real estate market.  While your realtor doesn't have a crystal ball he or she can give you some insight about the market you're entering into, if there's a lot of market activity, if it's a buyer's or seller's market, if you can expect to see a lot of homes out there based on your search criteria, etc.