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Drive To Learn
Evaluate as you drive though
a community. Consider the following questions
as a basis for determining your location needs:
- Where
is the nearest shopping center, bus line, police
station and library?
- What
schools are available and school district are
you in?
- What
types of homes (single family, apartments, condominiums)
are in the neighborhood?
- How
far apart are the homes?
- How
far is it to your work?
- What
community resources are available?
- Generally,
where are the cars parked (driveways, garages,
street)?
- Do
you notice a lot of noise, traffic or pollution?
- Are
the homes in good repair and the landscaping
well kept?
 Finding
The Right Home
Keep your eyes open and
your notebook in hand as you walk through a potential
home. Consider the following questions as a basis
for determining your needs as a homeowner:
- How
long has the home been on the Colordo market?
- Why
is the Colorado home being sold?
- What
is the asking price of the home?
- Has
the price been lowered?
- Is
the price comparable to other homes in the Colorado neighborhood?
- What
is the down payment required?
- Is
the house structurally sound?
- Is
there room enough for the present and the future?
- Do
you like the floor plan of the home?
- What
condition is the yard in?
- What
improvements must be made?
- Will
the seller repair or replace any items that
need repair or replacement?
Think carefully about each house you see and
don’t be in a hurry. Your Colorado REALTOR® can
point out the pros and cons of each home from
a professional standpoint.
The Offer
Making an offer to buy a
home entails many factors. You and your Colorado REALTOR®
will discuss the following factors prior to putting
the offer on the table:
- Amount
of earnest money
- Down
payment
- Price
you are offering
- Details
of financing
- Proposed
move in date
- Proposed
closing date
- Details
of the sale
- How
long the offer is valid
The seller will either accept
the offer as presented, or make a counter offer
and either you will agree to the terms in counter
offer or you will submit another proposal. When
all the parties involved have agreed upon the
details, initialed any revisions, and signed the
final agreement, then an offer becomes a contract.
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