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Make an offer

Once you’ve pinpointed your dream house, it’s time to get serious about the financial and contractual side of the purchase. Your CHANT Realtor will be a strong advantage for you and the seller have different goals.

Rate the houses you tour

After touring each home, write down what you liked and didn’t like. Develop a rating system that will help narrow the field down. For example, pick the house you like best on day one and compare all other houses to it. When you find a better one, use the new...

Know the features that help or hurt resale

In some areas, a swimming pool actually detracts from a home’s value and makes it harder to sell. In neighborhoods with two-car, attached garages, a single-car or detached garage may impact the home sale and future value. Your RE/MAX professional can point out...

Define what you want

The next step is to create a realistic idea of the property you’d like to buy. What features are most important to you? Make two lists: one of the items you can’t live without and one of the features you would enjoy. Refine the lists as you house hunt. It...