To leave satisfied you must arrive prepared.”
Open it up, take a look around, and if you like, start equipping yourself with the tools necessary to make your best home purchase in Florida. In most businesses, knowledge equals power, and real estate is certainly no exception.
Are you facing any of these situations?
- You’re looking to make one of the most important purchases of your life and you don’t want to get burned because of not knowing who you can trust, or making a mistake that could cost you thousands of dollars later.
- You do not know Florida home values and you want to be assured of getting the most that you can for your money, without having any regrets after you have closed escrow.
- You’re feeling out of control because there are so many unanswered questions. Making it hard to know where to start. Is there an easy way to buy a home in Florida?
If any of these situations sound familiar, then this fact-filled information will help prepare you for the purchase of your Florida home. Doesn’t it make sense that in order for you to make one of the most important decisions in your life you should be well-informed?
I say that because I was in your shoes. In fact, I was once facing every one of the above situations in my Florida home purchase.
Here’s A Quick and Easy Way to Help Prepare for Your Next Florida Home Purchase I Call It…
Florida Connects
A successful purchase in every real estate market starts with the right representative. In fact, once you’ve selected the best Realtor or agent to represent you in Florida, it is likely that he or she can recommend other professionals to join your team, taking more of the responsibility off of your shoulders.
Lender (Appraiser)
A bank is not just a bank. Having the right local banker can be extremely important – it is your money we’re talking about after all! Make sure that your local lender and financial representative is someone with whom you feel comfortable, and be wary of any lender who promises you more than you think you can reasonably afford. Your lenders may or may not require an independent appraisal, and typically will make arrangements for the appraisal themselves.
Lawyer
Your home purchase in Florida is far too important a transaction to skimp on legal representation at the risk of leaving yourself open to costly future issues. Find a lawyer who is willing to take the time to answer your questions and who specializes in real estate law.
Home Inspector
No home inspection is 100% guaranteed, but a few hundred dollars to catch a major problem now is certainly better than many thousands to correct that ‘surprise’ down the road. Ask your agent for a recommendation.
Contractor
Planning some renovations? You’re not the only one! The home renovation industry is booming, and in some markets, booking a contractor must be done months in advance (that’s a long time to go without a kitchen). Don’t let finding the right contractor slip through the cracks – planning ahead will almost certainly make your renovation smoother, and you contractor will appreciate the advance notice.
