The search for your dream home might seem long and daunting, but there are ways to streamline the process so you only tour homes that fit the bill. We’ve narrowed the list of questions down to just three. Write these down, and jump into browsing homes with Homie now!
How much?
This one’s the biggest factor in most home buyer’s cases, which is why it is number one on our list of questions. To avoid shopping out of your price range, get pre-qualified first. Pre-qualification can help you narrow what your budget can actually support. Once you have a price range, the pool of houses that you can consider will grow smaller. Certain locations and types of builds will be crossed off the list, so you can get a little pickier with what is available.
You can get pre-qualified with any lender of your choice, but we recommend checking out Homie Loans™*.
Where?
As the old saying goes, “location, location, location”. How far are you willing to drive to get to work, daycare, or your favorite hangout spot? Narrow your search down to a few cities that you’re willing to live in and that have homes in your budget.
While commuting times are important, you’ll also want to consider the safety and convenience of the area. What’s the crime rate? Is a grocery store nearby? What about a school?
Even if you’re planning on moving to a rural area, you’ll want to check how close things are in case of emergencies. You never know when someone is going to come up with a bad case of fell out of a tree and broke their arm.
What?
What are you looking for exactly? Think of a few things that your dream home ABSOLUTELY has. Basically, these traits are what you’d be looking for in the perfect home Tinder profile. Is it a rambler or multi-story? Does it have a large backyard? How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you need?
If you’re willing to do a little DIY, these might have a lil’ bit of wiggle room, but if you want a move-in ready home, you’ll want all of the homes you look at to check your boxes.
Go forth and hunt houses!
Click here to browse homes for sale on Homie.com. Our listing platform allows you to easily filter based on location, bedrooms/bathrooms, and price. Because we like you so much, we even offer Homie buyers up to 50% of our commission.* That makes the process THAT much easier.
If you’re looking to sell your home before you start the journey to buying your dream home, consider selling your home with Homie! We can help you sell a home for a low fee, and you can save some green to put toward your new home.
*Homie Loans and Homie have a business relationship in that both are owned by the same persons.
**Subject to terms and conditions outlined in the Buyer Broker Agreement.