The Buying Process
You’ve found the home you can see yourself living in, now what? The prospect of buying a home can be both exhilarating and scary at the same time. It’s likely the largest purchase you'll make in your lifetime—and also one of the best long-term investments. But buying a home is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Finding the right place in the perfect neighborhood, and at a cost that’s within your budget, is no small task. That’s where we come in. Our job is to help you navigate the twists and turns of the buying process, so that you end up with a house you’re proud to call home.
Our goals are to:
- Help you find the home that best meets your needs in the most efficient timeframe
- Provide current market data to assist you in making informed decisions
- Help you understand all the terms, processes, and documents involved in a real estate transaction
- Represent your needs through skilled negotiations and effective communication
- Provide you with a peace-of-mind that all details are being handled in a professional and efficient manner
Get Ready to Buy
You’re ready to buy – or maybe you’re just ready to start seriously thinking about buying. There’s a lot you can do to prepare. With so much information available at your fingertips, you may already be doing a lot of your own research. Here are a few things to keep in mind while you get started.
Determine Your Price Range
The best place to start when buying a home is to find out how much house you can afford. Your Windermere North agent can refer you to a loan officer who can assist you with determining how much of a down payment you can afford, along with a monthly payment you are comfortable with, and the type of loan that fits your needs best. Serious buyers who are highly motivated should go through the effort of getting pre-approved; not only will this allow you to focus your home search, but it will also position you as a serious buyer in the eyes of sellers when the time comes to make an offer.
Make a List & Prioritize
Imagine your ideal home and community. Now make a list of everything you envisioned. Then take that list and break it down from high to low priority. High-priority items are the things you cannot live without in your new home. Lower-priority items are those that are an added bonus, but not necessary. Your list can include things such as: number of bedrooms, need for a yard, style of home, and access to schools and shopping.
Tour Homes In Person & Online
Some people look at several homes before finding just the right one. And others find “the one” immediately. Thanks to the internet, you can streamline your search process significantly by checking out homes for sale online. And when you’re ready, your Windermere North agent can tour homes with you on your schedule and create a personal checklist for each one. If you’re not quite ready to start working with an agent, you can visit open houses and preview everything that’s for sale in your market right here on our website.
There are several steps to the buying process you will go through before you can officially call it your own.
You’re ready to buy – or maybe you’re just ready to start seriously thinking about buying. There’s a lot you can do to prepare. With so much information available at your fingertips, you may already be doing a lot of your own research. Here are a few things to keep in mind while you get started.
Ready to buy?
Connect with us to find a broker. Find an office near you or call us and we will help connect you with a Windermere Broker.
Eugene
1600 Oak Street,
Eugene, OR 97401
541-484-2022
North Eugene
3011 N Delta Hwy,
Eugene, OR 97408
541-465-8103
Vida
45632 McKenzie Hwy
Vida, OR 97488
541-997-5926
Florence
1625 12th Street
Florence, OR 97439
541-997-5926
Cottage Grove
609 E Main St.,
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
541-566-7440
