Choosing a home also involves choosing a neighbourhood. Although it’s important to consider future resale value, it’s also important to choose a home and neighborhood that you and your family will enjoy living in.
Viewing and Comparing Homes
Once you’ve decided on a neighbourhood, it’s time to begin viewing houses. Some buyers find it helpful to review their home preferences (Step 3) and prioritize their “needs” versus “wants.” We will set up a comparison table with your highest-priority factors listed first, which will help you objectively evaluate different properties.
But buying a home is more than an objective decision – there is also a certain amount of emotion and intuition to factor in. In addition to meeting your criteria, ideally, a home should “feel right.” If you decide to view homes on your own (an open house, for example) make sure the listing agent knows you are already working with us, and share our business card or contact information, if possible. Be careful not to divulge too many details about your own situation, as this may hurt your future negotiating position if you are interested in the property.
Next: Negotiate terms.