Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

By Todd Beardsley

Tips for First-Time Home Buyers, by Todd Beardsley

Buying your first home can be overwhelming. However, with the help of a good Realtor and resources like the Internet, anyone can find and purchase a home successfully. Here are some tips:

Tips for First-Time Home Buyers, by Todd Beardsley

1. Do your market research. Use websites like Zillow to find the average price of homes in the area you are interested in. This step will give you an idea of how much money you will need to set aside.

2. Visit a bank to figure out how much your monthly payments would be depending on the purchase price of your home. This research will help you avoid looking at houses that are definitely out of your price range and give you an idea of what you will need to budget.

Tips for First-Time Home Buyers, by Todd Beardsley

3. Once you have figured out your basic monetary requirements, decide what other amenities you would like in a home and meet with a Realtor.

4. Start looking at houses! Remember, do not buy the first house you see; take some time to look at many houses. You can always return to the first one if you still like it the best.

Tips for First-Time Home Buyers, by Todd Beardsley

About Todd Beardsley: A real estate agent, Todd Beardsley sells houses in the San Francisco Bay area through Menlo Atherton Realty.