Jan Slawson, Managing Broker

jslawson@windermere.com / (206) 949-4526

How To Find Your Perfect Home

Finding your perfect home in general might seem like a daunting task. However, with the internet so accessible to many websites, it has become easier.  The things you won’t know from just looking on the web are the things that an agent can help with.  What are the surroundings, are the photos giving an accurate picture of the reality of the home, are the bedrooms large or small???  Those kinds of questions are easily answered by a person who knows the area and previews often to keep up with inventory.

The main thing is to be clear about what you want, so you can eliminate the houses that do not fit your criteria, and to be clear with your agent so that person doesn’t waste your time in showing you homes, or sending you ideas, that do not fit your lifestyle.

Make a list of wants, and must haves, and absolute should not haves, then make sure that if you are buying with someone else, that yours lists coincide!  Be sure you do this for both the house and the location so that you are buying just what you want.

Getting on an automatic email system is helpful for your search purposes.  Easily done by yourself on our Windermere web site, or with help from your agent.

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you will make, so be sure you are prepared, work with someone you trust and admire, and have fun in the process!

Posted on November 26, 2011 at 10:54 pm
Jan Slawson | Category: Jan Slawson

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