Buying a home is exciting and overwhelming
at the same time. Whether you're a first time home-buyer or a veteran there's
always something new that creeps up. The best advice as an experienced Realtor,
that I can give you is, be PREPARED. I cannot emphasize the importance of
making sure you have everything checked and cross-checked.
This is no easy decision and it's
imperative you have the best person working for you, one who is a professionally
trained Realtor, who is on top of their game in terms of networking,
technological know-how and passionate packers and movers gurgaon. More importantly, a licensed
professional who has been educated and trained to guide you, advice you and
protect you in face of any unfortunate situations. Here are some things for you
to consider when thinking of buying:
1. How much can you Afford?
Now this is a question you have probably
asked yourself many times, and it's probably going to be the first question a
good real estate agent will ask you too. How much can you afford? Have you been
pre-approved? Before beginning your home search you should first and foremost
figure out how much you are realistically willing to pay every month towards
your mortgage. What is your credit rating?
A pre-approval does not mean you are
approved. It realistically means your financial situation has been evaluated
and you are pre-approved for a certain amount, at an interest rate, which is
locked in for 90-120 days depending on the lending institution. This will allow
you to be in a better position when making an offer to negotiate favourable
terms and most importantly grab your dream home.
In order to get pre-approved the lender
will evaluate how much debt you have using a GDS (Gross Debt Service) and TDS
(Total Debt Service) ratio. These simply calculate your gross and total debt in
relation to your total household income. Lenders will also look at your credit
score. Make sure you are not behind on any payments and avoid having excessive
credit checks done as both these things adversely affect your credit score.
Find a good mortgage broker to work with you, if you don't have one already
contact me, I will be more than happy to refer you to one.
2. Additional Costs
It's critical to budget for additional
costs that will arise during the course of your home buying process. Below are
some of these costs you should look out for:
Down Payment: You are required to have 5%
to 20% down payment for closing. Additionally a deposit of up to 5% is required
when offer is made. This deposit can be part of your down payment.
Appraisal: Mortgage lenders may require an
appraisal of the house being bought and charge a fee to the buyer.
Survey/ Title Insurance: An up to date
survey will be required by the lending institution, a condition can be set
requiring the seller to provide one if they refuse. It might work out cheaper
to obtain a Title Insurance, if acceptable by the lending institution.
Adjustments: If the seller has pre-paid
taxes and utilities movers and
packers gurgaon, the buyer will typically need to reimburse these charges
at closing.
Moving costs: Depending on the extent of
the move these could range from hiring professional packers, to movers, U-haul,
storage space.
3. Your Wants & Needs
Once the financial nitty gritty has been
worked out its time for the fun stuff to begin. What kind of house do you want?
Where do you want to live? These questions can be very daunting, it is
important to stay focused and really key in on what is necessary for you. Is it
the location, the house itself, size, upgrades, or is cost a big factor? There
are a couple of checklists, published by the Canadian Real Estate Association
to help you list and differentiate between your wants and needs.
To receive a more comprehensive checklist
and a free home-buyers guide email me at
Realty bites! Buying, Selling or Investing
- it's never easy making that BIG decision, but it can be NOW. My formula is
simple: PROVIDE valuable & relevant information enabling you to make the
right decision; GUIDE you through the complicated process of buying &
selling; and IMPLEMENT a comprehensive marketing plan to get you the best value
for your home or home of your dreams.
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