As I mentioned before, having a step-by-step plan will make the entire process much easier to handle. Here is the basic 9-step home buying plan that has saved thousands of dollars for many people like yourself looking to buy real estate in Sarasota Florida:

  1. Determine if buying a home now is smart for you.
  2. Get pre-approved for your loan, and study the real estate market.
  3. Identify neighborhoods you like.
  4. View specific homes.
  5. Pick a home that meets your needs.
  6. Analyze the value.
  7. Negotiate the contract.
  8. Close and move.

Once you have examined your personal financial situation and given yourself the green light to buy a home, the next step is to get pre-approved for a mortgage.

Getting pre-approved is smart for two main reasons:

  1. You’ll have less stress and more confidence while home shopping because you’ll know exactly what you can afford.

  2. You’ll have better negotiating strength with the seller when you can show them a pre-approval letter from the lender.

Yes, getting pre-approved is smart and it is the first step that you should take once you decide to buy a home. But hold your horses! There is a lot that you should know before you rush down to your local bank and get pre-approved to buy Sarasota real estate.


Peter F Moeritz P.A.
e-PRO REALTOR®

Horizon Realty
Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice

2965 Bee Ridge Rd.

Sarasota, Florida 34239 USA

 
Phone: 941-914-2828
email: peter@ezw.com

 


 

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