Al Pratte | The Pratte Group, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Al Pratte | The Pratte Group, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Sep 27, 2021
How to Find a New Home in a Seller's Market: 
If you’re thinking about buying a home in today’s market, here are some essential tips for making it happen. Be Ready to Act Interest rates are forecast to remain low for some time, but a slight uptick could make the home of your dreams unaffordable, so start looking now. Determine Your Needs Narrow down what type of house you’re looking for and where. Define your needs vs. wants in terms of number of bedrooms, school district, yard space, cost, etc. Find an Agent Your agent needs to be highly knowledgeable about the local market. With more than 18 years of experience, I can help you and ensure you are comfortable at every step of the way. Get Prequalified Having your mortgage approved and ready to go is a must in a hot market. You don’t want to have an offer accepted only to have the financing fall through. Be Ready to Close Quickly Your offer could stand out among the rest if you can close more quickly. Find out if your agent has a lender relationship that can make this happen.