Landmark Realty Group, LLC will aid you in the purchase of your new home through our knowledge of the real estate industry and the market in the Nacogdoches and East Texas area. Contact us and ask about Buyer Representation. Listed below are a few other tips about buying the best house for your money.

Get Pre-Approved for your purchase
Being "pre-approved" not just "pre-qualified" puts you in the strongest position to negotiate the best price of your home purchase. Sellers know that pre-approved buyers have completed all the lender verifications for the loan amount they are approved for meaning there is little risk of the deal falling through. With pre-qualification the loan may never be approved if something unexpected surfaces during the verification process.

Sell your existing property first
Sellers are reluctant to except offers for their home when that offer is contingent upon the sale of the buyers existing home. Contingency offers don't usually net the best price for the home purchase. The sellers expect a premium price for the risk of effectively taking their home off the active market.

Do your research before putting your home on the market
Get price and location information on available homes and drive through the neighborhoods of possible purchases. Be comfortable that there are a number of homes to choose from and avoid getting emotional about any one home before you put your home on the market.

Prepare for the actual search
Before you begin looking for your new home, make a list of the things you consider important for your purchase. Prioritize the list and separate the items into "must have" and "would be nice to have."

Keep score during your home search
As you search for your new home, make notes of what you like or do not like about each house. Also, keep a record of the "must have's" and "would be nice to have's" available in the homes you like. This will help you make a decision on which homes to see a second time.

Check out all the available properties that meet your requirements
Expect your agent to make you aware of all the properties that include what you would like in your new home and that meet you price requirements. Many may be eliminated with a drive-by. What to avoid is making a premature decision when the perfect home was next on the list to see.

Work with only one REALTOR ®
Working with a single agent will allow that person to best understand your wants and desires for your new home. When calling ads usually you will be dealing with an agent that is obligated by the listing agreement to get the best price for the seller, not for you. Consider a "Buyer Representation Agreement" if you are comfortable with the agent with whom you are working.

Contact us for assistance in buying a home in the Nacogdoches and East Texas area.

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