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Tips for Home Buyers in Houston Texas

House-buying tip are important, whether you are an experienced purchaser or a first time home buyer. In today’s real estate market, the logistics of closing a sale are changing constantly. Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make, and sometimes the process can seem overwhelming. These Texas home buyer tips can help. At Roger Martin Properties, we can help guide you with your decision to purchase a new home.

What type of home do you want?

There are many options to choose from such as how many bedrooms/bathroom, what type of floor plan, how many levels, carpet or hardwood floor. The options seem endless! Consider what features you like, and which ones you don’t want. It will make it easier to home shop when you know what you want.

What is your budget?

It’s important to know what price range you can afford, as well as the price at which you feel most comfortable. With the range of homes on the market today, you can find a home that fits your needs and your wallet.  In today's strong market, a pre-approval letter from your lender is strongly recommended.  "Qualifying" helps define your budget and makes you a more competitive buyer.

Use Professional Assistance

Real estate agents can help you compile listings that fit your requested features and the needs of your family. Qualified agents can assist you in finding the perfect home – an investment worth making.

Five Things to Know Before Buying a Houston Home

Houston home buyers may come from all over the country - or all over the world. But whether you are an experienced home owner or a first-time buyer, be advised that Houston is different in five important ways: 

 

  1. Houston is Different - It Rains a Lot!
  2. Houston is Different - Home Construction
  3. Houston is Different - That "No Zoning" Thing
  4. Houston is Different - Land Prices and Green Spaces
  5. Houston is Different - Choosing a Great Houston School 
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Tips for Houston Home Buyers

Today's fast-changing real estate market can be tough, whether you are an experienced buyer or not.  Let's break the process down into comfortable steps...

  • Finding the Right Real Estate Agent
  • Interviewing a Potential Real Estate Agent
  • Care and Feeding of Your Agent - For Buyers
  • Pitfalls of Price per Square Foot Comparisons
  • Insuring Success - For Buyers
  • A Warning About Appraisals - for Buyers
  • Inspections VS Appraisals
  • Are You SURE You Want to Buy That Foreclosure?
  • Warning - Fraudulent Real Estate Listings
  • Glossary of Real Estate Terms
  • Mortgage Application Checklist
  • The Closing Process
  • Avoiding Real Estate Cyber Crime
  • More Buyer Tips

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