1) Inspect, Inspect, and Inspect - Go over the inspection
report with a fine tooth comb. Make sure the report was done
by a professional organization. For condo purchases, go over
the by-laws and association fees. Don’t take anything for
granted... inspect everything!
2) Imagine the Property Vacant - Your furnishings and
decorations will be the ones filling this new residence.
Don’t be swayed by expensive, beautiful furniture ... it
leaves with the owner.
3) Income, Plus Lifestyle, Equals Mortgage Payment - Sit
down with Team Teasdale and honestly discuss your income
level and living expenses. Take into account future
considerations like: children, add-ons, amenities or
fix-ups. Your dream home is certainly worth a sacrifice, but
don’t mortgage your entire future.
4) View Several Utah Homes - See at least 3-5 properties.
Don’t move on the first property you see, but ... don’t move
too slowly either. Team Teasdale will show you enough
properties to get a good overall perspective of the Utah
county Real Estate market. When you find the right property,
all the legwork will be worth it.
5) Utilize Team Teasdale - Align yourself with the right
Real Estate Professional, and you’ll have an entire team
working for you. Top Real Estate Professionals have lenders,
title reps, inspection teams - an entire group of trained
professionals making the whole buying experience simple and
easy for you.
6) Be Complete - Check out all your costs and expenses
before you sign: utilities, taxes, insurance, maintenance
and homeowner dues (if applicable). Make sure all utilities
are on (gas, electricity, water), so you can inspect
everything in working order. Ask lots of questions and be
very detail conscious.
7) Do a Final Walk-Through - Visit the property after all
the furnishings have been moved out to be sure there are no
surprises. Be absolutely positive the property was left
exactly as you had agreed upon in the contract. Many times
things are unintentionally overlooked which could have been
spotted in a final walk-through.
8) Plan for Flexibility - Closing dates are not written in
stone. Allow for contingencies and have a back-up plan. If
you or the sellers need a little more time to conclude the
final arrangements, don’t let these delays upset or
frustrate you. These types of circumstances are not uncommon
in a real estate transaction.
9) If It’s Not In Writing, It Doesn’t Exist - All promises
and discussions are to be in writing. Don’t make any
assumptions or believe any assurances. Even the best
intentions can be misinterpreted. Your broker will get the
seller’s written approval for all agreements.
10) Loyalty Breeds Loyalty - Be open, honest and up-front
with
Team Teasdale. Hard feelings and disloyalty will cause
headaches, delays, or may even keep you from getting into
the home you worked so hard to locate. Your first home
purchase will be a simple, easy and profitable experience
you’ll have fond memories of... for years to come.