Knowing when to say YES
1. You'll know when you know
As in life, you never want to purchase something big on an emotional impulse for, it usually is never a good idea. Take some time and comprise a list of what the house has for you. i.e. a Pro/Con list. I mentioned this in the last post about your Wants/Needs. Now I am not encouraging you to write this list out for your current/future spouse and see how they weigh against it… That's a first class ticket to the dog house. BUT, I AM encouraging you to take some time and review the house and how it provides what you need. This is a HUGE investment for you and you want to make sure you are making a logical decision.
As in life, you never want to purchase something big on an emotional impulse for, it usually is never a good idea. Take some time and comprise a list of what the house has for you. i.e. a Pro/Con list. I mentioned this in the last post about your Wants/Needs. Now I am not encouraging you to write this list out for your current/future spouse and see how they weigh against it… That's a first class ticket to the dog house. BUT, I AM encouraging you to take some time and review the house and how it provides what you need. This is a HUGE investment for you and you want to make sure you are making a logical decision.
2. Get an inspector
If there was anything you ever spent money on, it's a good inspector. This can save you hundreds…nay…thousands of dollars in the short AND long run. Inspectors are well worth the investment, so we highly recommend it. What an inspector discloses could definitely be the deciding factor in saying "Bye, or Buy".
If there was anything you ever spent money on, it's a good inspector. This can save you hundreds…nay…thousands of dollars in the short AND long run. Inspectors are well worth the investment, so we highly recommend it. What an inspector discloses could definitely be the deciding factor in saying "Bye, or Buy".
3. Stalk the Neighborhood
Don't be creepy. Nobody likes creepy. You need to take time and look at the neighborhood in the morning, afternoon, and night. Seeing what happens during different times of the day is a great way to get a feel for the community you are moving into. The location of your home may look wonderful during the daytime, but when night rolls around it may be a different kind of spot for people.. so make sure you REALLY get to know your new neighborhood. Unless of course, your personal safety is a game to you and you challenge anybody to Make Your Day… then by all means, disregard any advice on this point. :)
Don't be creepy. Nobody likes creepy. You need to take time and look at the neighborhood in the morning, afternoon, and night. Seeing what happens during different times of the day is a great way to get a feel for the community you are moving into. The location of your home may look wonderful during the daytime, but when night rolls around it may be a different kind of spot for people.. so make sure you REALLY get to know your new neighborhood. Unless of course, your personal safety is a game to you and you challenge anybody to Make Your Day… then by all means, disregard any advice on this point. :)
RECAP
- Emotional excitement is fun, but it does not need to be the main deciding factor in choosing a home
- INVEST in an inspector, it would behoove you to do so.
- Know the neighborhood, do some research on it and scope it out.
- It might be okay to ask the neighbors about it if they are outside, but don't just go knocking on doors.
God Bless,
S&E Group