Buying a home is an exciting accomplishment for many people. It can also be a difficult process if you are unsure of what you’re looking for. There are many things that you need to know before buying a home in order to find that one that is right for you. Here are five tips about how to buy a home in Fairfield County, Connecticut…
Make a Wish List
Do you want an open floor plan or a big back yard? Create a list of all of the things that you want your new home to have. When looking for homes and going to several viewings, this list will help you narrow them down and weigh the pros and cons. Buying a home is a big commitment, so it should have as many of the things that you wish for.
Know Your Price Range
In Fairfield County, you can get a lot of space for your money. Determine how much money you would like to spend, or how much money you can get for a loan and stick to that. Remember that you can always negotiate a home for a lower price, but you don’t want to risk scaring the previous homeowner away with an offer that is too low.
Use the Internet
Once you have determined your price range, jump on the internet to find out which houses are available for sale. This will give you an idea of the size and space that you can afford. This will also help you narrow down the neighborhood or neighborhoods that you would like to buy a home in.
Hire a Professional
Unless you’ve done this a hundred time, enlist the help of a professional. Hiring a real estate agent will put you at an advantage because finding the right home for buyers is what they do for a living. The internet will help you narrow down what you want, but a professional will have more information and access to the homes that are right for you.
Don’t Skip the Home Inspector
You might have the idea to save on expenses by not hiring a home inspector to inspect your new home, but this is one thing that you don’t want to pass on. The home inspector can end up saving you a lot of money in the long run.
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About Deborah Laemmerhirt
Let me assist you in finding everything you need to know about buying or selling a home! As the preeminent real estate professional in my community, I am dedicated to providing the finest service available while breaking new ground.
Because the real estate industry is becoming more sophisticated and challenging every day, you need a professional that understands the industry and is positioned to stay ahead of the game.
I go the extra mile to help you achieve your goals. That’s why I constantly research the home, market and estate values so your home is priced effectively from day one. I also make sure the public knows your home is for sale by using innovative marketing techniques to attract potential buyers.
As an Internet-savvy real estate representative in Connecticut, I’ve had the opportunity to help many home buyers find their ideal homes and many sellers obtain top dollar for their homes. Buying or selling a home is one of the largest financial transactions that most people ever undertake, so I will help you through every step of the process. My goal is to make your home selling or buying experience as easy and enjoyable as possible.
My services include:
Explaining the home selling and buying process thoroughly
Diligently selecting homes that meets your criteria
Pricing your home correctly and implementing a unique yet proven marketing plan
Negotiating on your behalf
Tracking the closing process to ensure a smooth transaction
I welcome the opportunity to address any questions you might have about buying, selling or current market conditions. Please call or e-mail me any time, and I will be happy to discuss your next steps in the buying or selling process.
I specialize in both Residential and Commercial Properties.
I also head a Real Estate Group to provide you with expert service and support.
Areas of Expertise
Making transitions in your life is challenging. You may be moving from out of town, a different state, internationally or just next door! Regardless of the distance I am prepared to respond to your unique needs.If you are a BUYER looking to downsize, up-size, want a new construction, desire a condominium, to invest, even if this is your first home, I will design a unique plan to fulfill your needs in a reasonable time frame, with the best negotiated price and the least amount of inconvenience.For my Home Sellers, I have an innovative marketing plan that will leave nothing to chance. Just call, and I would be happy to share the DIFFERENT and SUCCESSFUL TOOLS I utilize on each of my listings.
I have lived in Connecticut for over 35 years. I practice Real Estate in Fairfield County, New Haven County and Litchfield County. This includes, but is not limited to Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Oxford, Ridgefield, Redding, Roxbury, Sherman, Southbury, Warren, Washington, Westport and Wilton.
