Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Top 5 Biggest Mistakes Buyers Make | Naperville Home For Sale



Top 5 Biggest Mistakes Buyers Make | Naperville Home For Sale

 

Money may not be all you need when buying a Naperville home for sale, you also need to be equipped with enough knowledge to avoid the usual mistakes that buyers make.


Purchasing your dream home is an exciting experience but it can be a potentially stressful one if you are not aware of the risks and pitfalls. Many potential buyers think that buying a house is easy as long as you have the money.  However, there are some important points to consider if you are set on buying a solidly constructed home.

1. Failing to have an inspection. You don’t want a house that has structural damage, right? Home defects may be hard to recognize and easy to overlook if you do not know what you are looking for, so before you buy a house, enlist the assistance of a trusted home inspector.

2. Going over your budget. Financial experts recommend that buyers decide how much they want to spend each month for housing before meeting with a lender. Before buying a Naperville home for sale, know your limit and do not go over it.

3. Forgetting additional expenses. Buying a home isn’t just a matter of replacing a rental payment with a mortgage payment. There are also maintenance costs, utilities and property taxes. You won’t want to max out your budget only to realize you have additional monthly bills to pay after you have moved in.

4. Not going through the contract thoroughly. Carefully look through every detail in your contract. If an item you expected to be on the contract isn’t – be it light fixtures, shower and bath fixtures or even appliances such as washing machines or dryers – ask about it, and get it added in writing.

5. Not choosing to hire an agent. Your agent can negotiate, do the paperwork and help you with items and procedures that you may not even be aware of.


If you are looking for a home and want to check out the Naperville homes for sale by subdivision, call Teresa Ryan at 630-276-7575. Don’t hesitate, call now!

Teresa Ryan
Broker/Owner, CDPE
Ryan Hill Realty
1001 E. Chicago Ave., Ste. 103
630-276-7575
Teresa Ryan | Owner | Broker | Naperville Homes | Ryan Hill Realty
 

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