First Time Homebuyer Series: Step 4: Searching for a Home
Posted by Ashley Whitworth on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 8:45:17 AM
By Ashley Whitworth / September 11, 2013
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Purchasing that first house for the first-time Kentucky home buyer is definitely one of the most exciting times in a person’s life! Because purchasing a home in one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your lifetime, we have outlined a step-by-step guide to prepare you for purchasing your home. Each week, we’ll highlight the next step in the process. We’ve already covered how to get pre-approved for a home, how to find a local Realtor, and how to figure out what you want in a home. This week, we’re highlighting the fourth step in the process of homeownership: searching for your new home.
What an exciting time! You have completed the pre-approval process and Buyer Counseling Session and are now able to shop with confidence. It is now time to begin the "education" process.
You may have already been looking at homes for sale in Kentucky for months or years leading up to your decision to purchase. If so, congratulations - you are a step ahead. Our team at Milestone Realty Consultants will search the market daily and contact you when we find a match. If the property is of interest to you, we will go look at the property, however, there are several ways to learn about the market as outlined below. The main thing that we ask is that you follow the criteria we have set out for each method if we are acting as your Buyer Representative.

Open House
This is a wonderful way to familiarize yourself with homes on the market. Feel free to stop by any Open House that you wish, however, it is imperative that you give them one our business cards and let them know up front that you are working with an agent. The agent will then call us with any questions they have concerning your interest. Remember, the agent at the Open House is representing the Seller - not you. As your Buyer Representative we will work on your behalf and in your best interest.Yard Signs
Yard signs are another great way to spot homes for sale in a neighborhood you may be interested in. We will check the new listings daily and inform you of anything on the market that meets your specifications, however, you may be curious. Remember, no matter whose name is on the sign you should CALL US! We will find out all the details for you.Newspaper Ads
Again, CALL US! We will find out the price and location of the home that is of interest to you.Internet
Do we sound like a broken record? CALL US! Make sure you write down the listing number(s) so we can find it quickly for you. We're certain you are getting the idea by now!
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