Buying a home will most likely be the biggest personal purchase you will ever make! Being organized will contribute significantly to getting the best deal possible and to help avoid buyer’s remorse. It’s important to know the steps that go in to making a home purchase and to create a plan so that you can move forward in your decision when you’re ready.
Before you build your plan of action, it’s important to lay the groundwork for your decision-making process. First, figure out how much home you can afford. Pre-approval will help you figure out how much you can afford so you look at homes that are within your price range. Getting pre-approved also enables you to know what you qualify for and what your mortgage payments will be. When you find a home that you are ready to make an offer on, the guesswork is gone and you can make your offer without hesitation.
Next, consider where you want to live. Location plays a big part in finding happiness in your new home. You may want to consider proximity to work, crime rate, access to local transportation, types of homes (condo, single-family, etc), convenience to shopping and restaurants, and what the school district is like if you have school-age children. It is up to you determine what is important. You can change the interior of a home, but you can never change the location.
Finally, enlist the help of an experienced REALTOR®. When choosing someone to work with, you should feel comfortable with them and that they understand your needs and wishes. You also want someone who will be honest with you and keep your expectations realistic, even if it’s not what you want to hear. It’s important to have trust in your REALTOR® as they will be helping you make this significant purchase. It is a REALTOR®’s job to look out for your best interest and negotiate on your behalf. A REALTOR® will be the most valuable tool you have in your arsenal. They are experienced and know the market, the area, the process and how to negotiate. And best of all, for home buyers, most of the time their services are FREE.
Contact me and see what I can do and let me help you build your plan of action toward home ownership today.
Angela Barrett, "A Different Kind of Real Estate"
Angela Barrett is a local REALTOR® in Lexington, SC. Every day, she has the privilege of working with Buyers and Sellers around and on Lake Murray - Lexington, Gilbert, Chapin, and Irmo. It is her goal to help every buyer find the perfect home, and every seller sell at the best price possible. Exit Real Estate Consultants opened its doors in 2008 and has been the local expert since. Angela says, "she works with a wonderful group at EXIT and is proud to be a REALTOR® for a company that prides itself on being a "family helping families."
What makes Angela different from other Realtors is her desire to combine a love of real estate with the truth. She may not always tell you what you want to hear but will ALWAYS tell you what you need to hear. Before getting into the real estate industry, she owned her own court reporting business for 14 years. She decided to change careers because it was her desire to help others with their housing needs in a way that was honest and truthful, a way that put their needs ahead of the sale. Her business is built on Dedication, Communication, Determination & Trust while embodying the ability to cater and adapt to all of her client's Real Estate needs. She says the best part of her business is the people she meets and the ability to assist them throughout the process. Her goal is not only finding the hidden gem or selling at the right price but giving her clients peace of mind that they will work together through every detail.
Angela showcases her homes on her website and utilizes professional service providers to assist with her clients' buying and selling needs, including tips for staging and recommendations for painters, designers, handymen, and inspectors. She is communicative, thorough, and detail-oriented, and she'll be with you every step of the way!
Angela made Lexington home 28 years ago. She is knowledgeable about the area and feels blessed to call Lexington her home. Angela enjoys showing her clients around “Miss Murray”, the Jewel of South Carolina, and when she’s not helping someone with their real estate needs, she enjoys going to the gym, running, spending time on Lake Murray, and a little photography.
Looking to buy or sell a home in the Lake Murray area? Call Angela Barrett, who not only represents “A Different Kind of Real Estate" but also a different kind of REALTOR®.
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