Staying focused on the homebuying journey is a must, especially for those living in areas with a fast-paced market. Using a few key tips can help you stay on course and accomplish your homebuying dreams.
Creating a homebuying strategy, you outline the steps you'll most essential to the homebuying process. Plus, with a homebuying plan in place, you'll be better equipped than ever before to streamline your house search.
Use your strategy outline to highlight the location you’d prefer your home to be in, where to get financing if a mortgage loan is needed, house characteristics and more.
Home financing often plays a huge role in a buyer's ability to acquire a residence. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage allows you to get a better understanding of the financing you’re working with to purchase a home.
You’ll need to provide personal information such as income and identification, so a lender can see if you meet requirements for pre-qualification.
Prior to pre-approval for a mortgage loan, consider checking out a variety of banks and credit unions. This allows you to learn about all of your mortgage options and select a mortgage best matching your financial needs.
Working with a real estate agent is one of the best ways to help you stay on track during the homebuying process. They can help you fine-tune your homebuying goals and map out the best plan to execute each task efficiently - Whether that be through narrowing down an MLS search or negotiating a great deal on a home.
Don't lose focus as you pursue your dream property. By securing financial information, creating a strategy and collaborating with a real estate agent, you can ease into the homebuying journey with clarity.
Selina Zhao is a tech savvy real estate agent who brings over the top-notch marketing strategies, presentation, and negotiation skills to her clients. Selina always stays on top of the real estate market trends and stats. She applies strategies into different market situation and empower her clients to achieve their ultimate goal. During the first year of her real estate career in the Bay Area, she achieved an impressive $22.8M in sales. Selina’s experience on real estate sales ensure her clients get the care and attention they need as they make the crucial decision of buying and selling properties. Selina is vowed to provide excellent service, communication, and always an advocate for her clients.
Selina loves real estate, her career blended in perfectly to her daily life, and she loves to help others to achieve their American dreams. She works restlessly to get the work done. Immigrated from mainland China in 2007, graduated from University of Miami, Selina established her own online marketing company and her real estate career in Miami, Florida before moving to San Francisco in 2017. Her soul of entrepreneurship and cares for others encouraging her to pursue to be the best in the industry. Selina is also a former Miami HEAT video producer, who witness the team winning their 2012 NBA championship at the courtside.