Many couples opting to invest in homeownership, usually have agreed on location, number of rooms and some particular feature. For some, in spite of advanced planning, strong disagreements can come up, that can make the home search, less than a joyful adventure for everyone involved. Here's where a knowledgable realtors recommendations and guidance, can pave a path for a smoother home finding journey and most important, a happy couple.
1. Make a list on the amenities and desired features of the home, review notes and reach a compromise by finding a common ground for both.
2. A must for couples is determining the size, number of rooms, if planning to have children in the near future, interest in having pets, and frequency of entertaining guests.
3. Drive around the area together, to make sure that they both are comfortable with commute, accessibility to restaurants and entertainment, inquire about school district reviews, and reach a consensus on mortgage affordability and purchase offer amounts.
For more information on home buying assistance, contact Miriam Hernandez, ELC Real Estate LLC, Owner and Broker www.elchomes.com elcrealty@gmail.com
Source: Florida Association of Realtors