When
buying a house,
people opt for one of two popular choices: they find a real estate
agent and find a house its owners want to sell; or they look around
for builders selling newly built homes. If you choose to do the
latter, you can get the benefit of customizing the place whichever
way you want, as a perk of being the first owner.
Buyer’s
agent
While
the builders themselves will have a listing agent of their own, it’s
still best to find yourself your own agent, if only to help you
research the neighbourhood and property values in the area or
subdivision in which you’re looking to buy a house. You should have
your agent accompany you on your first visit to the place.
Legal Advice
Get
advice from a real estate attorney and have him go over the purchase
contract to see if it is valid and fair to all parties. Your
attorney should be able to advice you about any other regulations
that you should know, and have you fully understand your liabilities
and commitments before you sign on the dotted lines.
Home
Inspection
It
doesn’t matter if you’re buying a new or pre-owned home; getting
it inspected by a professional is something you cannot afford to do
away with. It’s never too costly to make sure that you can enjoy
your home without having to worry about major construction issues all
too soon, such as the presence of hazardous chemicals or extensive
structural defects. Such problems could have been addressed or
remedied based on the report of a standard inspection.
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