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Three mistakes you need to avoid when buying a home in Sarnia
Failing to research and prepare. You need to understand your family's unique financial situation and unique needs. It's wise to take a look at your assets and debts. You should get pre-approved financing BEFORE diving head-first into house hunting. You need to consider many different things before you start. Consider what kind of neighborhood you'd like. Consider how far are you willing to drive to work. Explore what schools are in different areas if you have or plan to have children. Nothing good can come if you don't do your research and go in blind.
Obsessing over getting a good deal. Getting a good deal is a rush, there's no doubt. Some people become very fixated on getting a deal. Sometimes they lose sight of the fact that they are looking for a home their family will actually have to live in. You may raise your children in the home that you select. Don't buy because it's a good deal; buy it because it fits your family's needs and lifestyle. A beachfront home in Sarnia is a lifestyle. Living in a 100-year-old character home in the heart of the city is a lifestyle. When you know the lifestyle you want, you can focus on getting a home that fits it.
Buying out of frustration. Sometimes even when you know what you want in a home, you feel like you can't find it. You could have been outbid on several homes that met your needs and lifestyle. It can be an emotional rollercoaster having your hopes rise, only to feel like you missed out. Whatever you do, don't give up your requirements and go with any home. Remember, you will be likely living here for quite a while. Do you want to be regretting and resenting your home and decision to buy every day? Of course, you don't want that. You should get a good buyer's agent on your side. Have them send you listings that match your criteria and get you in to view the properties fast. You need to stay patient and know that the right home is waiting.
Those are the three mistakes to avoid when you’re looking to buy a home in Sarnia-Lambton in 2020. If you're thinking of buying, we'd love the opportunity to help you find a home that fits your lifestyle. Give us a call here at The Blue Coast Team at (519) 331-3746 and Put Sean on Your Lawn!
