How to Choose a House to Buy

December 3, 2024

Choosing a new place to call home is a big deal. Even if the home itself is lovely, it might be all wrong for you. Getting a mortgage is one of the most significant investments you will ever make, and you will get the most out of your home if you plan to stay for at least a few years. How do you choose a house to buy that you won’t regret? 

Know Why You Are Moving

It helps to know what purposes your new home needs to serve. Ultimately, it is not just a nice house and location you need; it is a home that fits your budget and needs. Are you moving to start a family? Do you need a place near a new job? Do you need to downsize? Do you want to entertain guests regularly? Listing your purposes will help you narrow down your choices.

Be Clear about Deal-Breakers and Must-Haves

Know and be completely honest about what your must-haves and deal-breakers are. It will make life a lot easier. For example, be honest that you must have at least so many bedrooms or that you don’t want a basement. Of course, it might not hurt to test the waters and visit a house that breaks one of these rules.

Don’t Worry about Timing

It can take some people very little time to choose a new place to live and it can take others years to find their new home. While there is a “reasonable” timeline to move house, you should not worry about moving too quick or too slow. The timing for each person depends on the individual.

Take Notes on Homes You Tour

Don’t trust an excellent memory to remember everything about each home you tour. Don’t be shy to take pictures and take notes. It might even help to compile the pros and cons of the houses you like most.

Ask Questions

Let’s say you are visiting a new construction home and get a chance to talk with the home building company during an open house. Alternatively, you might be talking with a real estate agent. Ask as many questions as you have on your mind about the company, the home, the area, etc.

“When You Know, You Know”

A house is more than a house. There may be many technicalities that check the boxes, but there is more to it. When you feel excited about a particular house, it could be your next home.

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