The First steps to finding your dream home

   Finding your dream home🏠

Finding your dream home can seem like a complex process but the key to success is having a great guide, let me be your guide. The hardest part of doing just about anything is taking the first steps or leaps. Those steps are pretty simple and boil down to finding out exactly what you want to spend or can spend and aligning those finances with your desires in a home. 

  The first step in the home-buying process is setting a budget based on your individual needs, buying power, and ability to pay monthly mortgage. Unless you plan on paying in all cash, a second paired step is to get pre-approved for a mortgage amount by a lender, whether it be a bank or credit union. The lender will approve you for a certain amount based on your income, credit score, and other criteria. 

When the finances are taken care of you can now visualize what your home will look like and what you would want in your home. Start thinking about what type of home you want: townhome, condo, ranch, 2-story or 1-story. Being as specific as possible will help your agent narrow down homes to show you. What type of flooring? Kitchen countertops? Number of bedrooms and Bathrooms?Open concept design? A finished or unfinished basement? Master bedroom size? The list can go on and on. You should leave nothing out of your preferences and communicate them with your agent.