School is out for the summer, which means more family time! However, summertime also is prime home buying season, and for many home ownership hopefuls, finding time to search for the home of your dreams and spend precious time with kids home from school can be a challenge. A real estate agent can be the key to finding the right home without sacrificing your summer. Read on to learn the top 5 reasons to hire a real estate agent for your summer home search.
Agents Know the Neighborhoods
One of the most important aspects of buying a home is getting a house in an ideal location that works for your family. Unfortunately, researching school districts, homeowners associations and other nuances of neighborhoods can be a real time-killer if you attempt it on your own. A real estate agent possesses insider knowledge about the communities they work in and can help you narrow down your home search to neighborhoods that best fit your family’s lifestyle.
Agents Can Help You Locate a Great Home in Your Price Range
If you’ve done the majority of your home search online, you might be missing out on potential homes that never even make it to websites. Real estate agents know which homes in your price range will be for sale and when, and can even help you get a sneak peek. In many markets, homes sell before a sign ever pops up, so having the inside scoop from an agent can help you find and buy a home within your budget and move in with plenty of time to spare this summer.
Agents Can Help with Price Guidance
If you are buying a home in a new city or neighborhood, you might not know exactly what homes are selling for, so you may not be in a good position to negotiate with sellers. What’s more, there are usually more motivated buyers in play during the summer, so bidding wars are more likely to happen. A real estate agent can help you navigate pricing and offers once you’ve found a home that suits you. With their expertise guiding you, you will be sure to get a home you love at a price you can afford.
Agents Can Save You Time and Money at Closing
Once you have made your offer on your new home, the mountains of paperwork and legal documents can be overwhelming. A qualified and experienced real estate agent can help you through the complicated closing process so you can have a smooth transaction. The faster the closing, the faster you can move in to your new home. Then, you’ll be able to enjoy the rest of the summer with your kids and get them settled in time for a new school year.
Our Preferred Real Estate Agents Can Help You Find a Great Mortgage
Many folks think that real estate agents can only help you find your home, but the truth is, a preferred real estate agent with the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency can help you find a great mortgage loan, including the N.C. Home Advantage Mortgage™ with down payment assistance. A preferred agent has been trained on our mortgage products and can connect you with a participating lender to help make the loan application and approval process quick and easy.
Hiring a real estate agent can save you substantial amounts of time and money during your summer home search, which will leave you with ample funds and time to spend with the kids while they are home—in your new home—for the summer.
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