0121 550 4151In this two-minute read, we give our best recommendations on how to find your dream home in Halesowen.
Searching for your next home can be an exciting process, but it can also feel daunting and even frustrating at times. Use these suggestions to ensure that when you’re house hunting in Halesowen, you remain as calm as possible.
Get your ducks in a row
There is little point going shopping without your wallet. The same thing applies to property. Before you even begin looking for a property, make sure you have spoken to an independent financial adviser first. They will help you uncover the possibilities and ensure you’re starting your search with a realistic budget in mind.
Use the internet
This is nigh on a moot point as the internet is such a ubiquitous force in all our lives nowadays. Many people begin their online browsing many months before making a move. This gives you a good impression of what’s available in your price range. Try not to limit your ‘must-have’ features using the online filters. You could miss something simply because of an input error.
Speak to estate agents
The best way to find out about the best properties for you and your needs is to speak to the experts. The estate agents that cover your preferred area will hear about properties coming to the market long before paperwork, photos, videos, etc. are done and finally put online.
Also, estate agents are trained to hear the ‘needs’ in your description of your dream home. When we search for ourselves, we can struggle to find what we really need because we’re too focused on what we ‘want’.
Be patient
It can seem really tempting to go looking at properties before your house is on the market.
If you aren’t on the market or are thinking “I won’t put mine on until I find my dream home” the chances are you will probably lose that dream home as it will be sold before you get yours on. This is the quickest way to heartbreak. Get yours on and get a shortlist of properties you are interested in so you are ready to go.
Don’t lowball
When you find the right property and you’re in a position to make an offer, don’t start your negotiations with a low offer. It’s normal to try a ‘cheeky’ offer but if you start really low, you risk offending the sellers. Once that’s happened, people’s defences are raised and even if you offered over the asking price, they might not want to sell to you on principle, especially in the current market when many houses have plenty of choice and multiple offers.
If you really want the property, pay the right price and secure it.
If you’re looking for your dream home in Halesowen get in touch with us on 0121 550 4151 and we can chat through your ‘must-haves’, ‘would-likes’, and the whole process.