Thursday, June 12, 2014

Preparation Tips When Buying an Executive Home



Here you are who finally decided to purchase an executive home for the family. You’ve saved a long time for this and it’s time to make the right investment. Executive homes are expensive; you can’t afford to make mistakes. Thus, it is important that you’re well-prepared when buying a luxury home. Here are some tips to help prepare you for an important purchase:

·         Set Aside the Money. Know your budget and set aside the money already. This way, you won’t be able to spend it anymore. Having the money also helps you get qualified for a loan.

·         Get a Loan. To make the payments easier for you, getting a loan is very helpful. But, you need to be qualified first. Talk to a loan officer and discuss your loan options. He or she will calculate all the fees you’ll pay more including the housing cost, interest, tax, insurance and others. You will be given a breakdown of the monthly payments plus interest you will need to pay.

·         No More Buying. As mentioned, you need to set aside the money needed to purchase the executive home. This means that you can’t make any big purchase as of the moment. For example, don’t buy gadgets, electronics, appliances, cars or spend on vacations in the meantime.

·         Keep Your Money Where It’s At. Keep your money where it is and avoid moving it around before making a purchase. This is because the bank will look at your bank statements to see if you are eligible for a loan.

·         Talk to a Realtor. Now that your money is prepared, you can go look for a realtor. Tell the realtor the type of home you’re looking for. Be very detailed about what you what. How big is the executive home? How many rooms? Where should it be located? How many bathrooms? What’s the price range? Be clear with your realtor to avoid any confusion. If he is a good realtor, he can easily help you find what you’re looking for.

·         Negotiate. You can always negotiate the price with the seller. Your realtor can help you with this. Try to get the best deal as much as you can. But don’t negotiate without seeing the executive home personally.

Buying an executive home is not just about looking for your dream home; there are so much financial aspects to it too. Nonetheless, if you got the money covered, then sky’s the limit with your options.

Tam-Bay Realty LLC
1408 N Westshore Blvd, Suite 1000, Tampa, Florida 33607
(813) 908-0706

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