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BUYING A HOME
How do I begin the process of buying a home?
Buying a home should be of the most exciting events of a person’s life. The process can seem tricky and overwhelming, and that’s why DFW Realty is here to help walk you through each and every step!
Your new home should match your lifestyle and personal needs so start by thinking about your own situation and ask yourself:
- Are you ready to buy a home?
- How much can you afford in a monthly mortgage payment? Our online Mortgage Calculator will help you answer this if you are not sure.
- How much space do you need?
- What areas of town do you like? Check out our Communities section to learn more about the Dallas — Ft. Worth metroplex.
- What are your top three most important factors in buying a home (schools, size, price, neighborhood, commute, etc)?
After you answer these questions, fill out our online contact form or pick up the phone and call DFW Realty to have one of our expert agents meet with you. We have been in this market a long time and know every neighborhood in the Dallas — Ft. Worth area to perfectly match your needs to help you find your dream home. Simply contact us and we will take care of the rest!
We will help you through every step of the process — you should be able to enjoy and savor every moment, not spending it worrying about your next step.
One of our expert agents will walk you through:
- Qualifying and applying for a loan
- Going through your personal goals and desires in selecting your new home
- Visiting properties and arranging showings
- Going through your likes and dislikes of each property, narrowing down your list of possible new homes
- Making an offer
- Arranging home inspections and going over the results
- Gathering all the appropriate paperwork and checklist for closing
- Making sure you have all the details (utilities, move-in-date, change of address, etc) ready to move into your new home!
SELLING MY HOME
From the outside in: Curb appeal can set the tone for your entire house. Keep your lawn well manicured, pick up fallen branches and leaves, trim any shrubs, and keep the walkway clear of any clutter.
A fresh coat of paint: Nothing can liven up a room as easily and cheaply as a fresh coat of paint. Be sure to use neutral tones such as white or beige that will appeal to everyone as opposed to bright colors that potential buyers might not be able to see past.
Let your light shine: Open up your blinds, drapes and curtains to use natural light to brighten up your house. But be sure to clean all those windows inside and out. Also utilize accent lighting such as lamps to brighten areas of the house. You want your home to feel warm and inviting, not cold and dark.
Fix-its and Touch-ups: Loose door knobs, damaged screens, burnt out light bulbs, squeaky doors or windows, rusty hinges, and pet stains all lower the impression your house gives and are typically a quick and easy fix. Potential buyers will go through every inch of the property taking notes, so do not give them any reason to walk away.
Clean up that clutter: Be sure to put away all kids toys, pet toys, games, sports equipment, laptops – anything unnecessary that is out should be put away. You want potential buyers to view each room with optimism and be able to envision their own furniture in the space, not be distracted or limited by what you currently have in the room.
Utilize your storage: Now that you have removed the clutter from around your house, show potential buyers the power of your available storage to keep it that way. Make sure all your closets are organized, arrange your garage with neatly stored bins or shelving, organize your kitchen pantry and cabinets, arrange bookcases with books and family pictures and small plants - potential buyers WILL look in the spaces so plan ahead.
Kids and pets: You want your home to give off the best impression possible and while we all love our kids and pets, they can sometimes be a distraction. Have your spouse, friend, or sitter take your little ones out for ice cream or a walk while you are showing your home. This way your potential buyer stay focused on the house and you can give them the attention they want.
Let your agent do the talking: Our listing agents and buyers specialist collectively represent over 35 years of real estate sales experience in Dallas — Fort Worth. They each have a strong understanding of the local real estate market and have a proven ability to sell homes in any economic environment – so we know what buyers are looking for! You should be personable and there to answer any questions they might have, but let the agent and buyer carry the conversation as most times they have had previous conversations as to their particular likes and dislikes.
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