There are sometimes lessons learned when trying to find your dream home. Many buyers say “if I had only known about…”. Our Anne Winch Ottawa Real Estate and Staging Team would like to offer some suggestions to think about before you go ahead and put an offer on your dream home. Our Team has many years of experience finding homes for our clients and we pride ourselves with getting the job done and making our clients happy.
Follow your nose
If you enter a home and think it has a particular odor or scent that doesn’t sit right with you, often you may be correct. Sometimes you may think that carpets need cleaning or the house needs airing but this is not always the case. Mold or mildew can often be costly problems that need to be fixed. Make sure you have your potential home inspected by a professional house inspector.
Love at first sight!
This is an expression often mentioned by buyers that they knew right away that this was the house of their dreams. This may be true but don’t just let your emotions rule your head. If your down payment will far exceed what you know you can afford — take a minute to breathe and think things through. Always check with your bank or broker to see what amount you can afford. Keep your budget in mind and let our Team vet homes that are in your price range.
Look around
Keep in mind what fits your lifestyle – whether it is a condo, town or single home. We all have dream homes and they come in various styles and sizes. Don’t be afraid to take a tour of the neighbourhood you want to live in and keep looking until you are satisfied. Whittle the houses you like down to 2 or 3. Take a look during different times of the day to see the lighting and structure of the home, the neighbourhood and how busy the street may be.
List your needs now and for the future
Maybe the home you want is suitable now but what about the future. Do you want a pet? Are you going to start a family or factor in how job circumstances may change? Make a list of requirements you want to have in your home. Sometimes you may be enamored with a home and after moving in you realize important factors you wanted are not in your dream home.
Find a real estate team that will work with you
Finding a real estate team that will help you find your dream home is as important as buying your home. You want a team that you can trust to negotiate a price you can afford and to find a home with the requirements you want in a home.
Our Anne Winch Ottawa Real Estate and Staging Team would love to help you find the home of your dreams. We understand your concerns and we can help you find a home you love. We can provide a list of homes for you according to your needs and make your house hunting trip much easier. We can also set up showings for you in the neighbourhood you desire. Give us a call, we would be happy to help!