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You’ve probably read articles about the “pitfalls” you might encounter when you purchase Davie real estate or properties in the surrounding areas. The four things described below aren’t the only things you’ll need to consider, but if you follow these four steps, you’ll set your home search on the right path at the outset.
1. Find the REALTOR®. You may think that REALTORS® don’t care about your best interest and are only out to sell you a house as quickly as possible. And, I hate to admit it, but that is the goal of some real estate agents. On the other hand, there are REALTORS® who love what they do, are successful enough to help clients at their own pace, and who take great pride in giving each client an outstanding experience.
Why work with a REALTOR®? The home sellers have an agent representing them, providing market insight, negotiation skills and more. Having a representative of your own will level the playing field when it comes to a home purchase.
In addition, working with an experienced REALTOR® will save you time and frustration, give you the local market information you need to make informed decisions and allow you to delegate all the details related to the purchase process.
2. Decide What You Want in a Neighborhood. Every neighborhood has its own personality, which is impacted by a number of factors. For example, if you have school age children, one of your selection criteria may be the ranking of a neighborhood’s school system.
If you’re looking for a quiet environment, you’ll want to check on the location of typical noise-makers such as major highways, train tracks, schools, airport flight lanes, etc. You will also want to check with local officials to identify any development that is planned in your favorite neighborhood.
3. Decide What You Want in a Home. If the world were perfect, you’d be able to find a home that fulfilled all of your hopes and dreams. Of course, that’s not possible unless you build a custom home, and even then, you’d most likely need to make a compromise or two.
Start by creating a “must have” list. If you really need four bedrooms, don’t look at three-bedroom homes. The last thing you want to do is fall in love with a three-bedroom home, then find that the lack of a fourth bedroom creates stress for as long as you live in the home. Identify the things you’re willing to compromise on, too.
When you look at homes, evaluate the homes based on “fixable” vs. “non-fixable” factors. If you hate the paint colors, that’s an easy fix. If you discover that the road in front of the home is scheduled to be widened to four lanes, that’s a non-fixable issue.
4. Get Pre-Approved. If you will finance the purchase of your home, getting pre-approved before you start looking at homes is a huge factor in avoiding frustration. With a pre-approval, you can narrow your search to homes in the price range you can afford, avoiding the frustration of falling in love with a home that you can’t finance.
You’ll see another big advantage when it’s time to make an offer and close the deal. Sellers will take your offer much more seriously if they know that your financing is secure. You’ll also be in a better negotiating position because the seller won’t need to worry about the deal falling through due to financing issues.
for the next Davie real estate advice post, where we’ll identify the four most critical things you should not do if you want to avoid frustration. If we can be of assistance to you in buying or selling Davie real estate, call us at 954-242-8030 or send an email. We’ll make sure you take the necessary steps to ensure a successful transaction!
Whether you own a piece of Davie real estate or you’re just thinking about it, you’ll find something fun for the family happening just about every month. Here’s what you need to know for March, 2016.
There’s a free concert in Davie on the second Thursday of every month except August. For March, come and join your neighbors for an evening of family fun. The concert is held in the band shell at the Old Davie School at 6650 Griffin Road, and it’s sponsored by the Community Redevelopment Agency.
On March 10, you’ll get to sing along with the Beatles Review, a Beatles tribute band. The festivities run from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. In addition to music, you can purchase treats from the food trucks, visit the petting farm, and browse vendor and sponsor displays. Blankets and/or chairs are all you need since the concert is free!
Mark Saturday, March 26, 2016 on your calendar. Join your community at the Bamford Sports Complex, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, between 9 am to 1pm! The Egg Hunt and most activities are free, while refreshments and food are available for a fee.
Free activities include an animal farm, giant slide, hay rides, bounce houses, climbing wall and entertainment. For a fee, you can have your picture taken with Peter Cottontail and create some Sand Art. Peter Cottontail will arrive by fire engine to delight young and old.
The Egg Hunt is for children who live and attend school in Davie. It starts at exactly 10:00 am. There are hunt areas set up for children between the ages of one to three, four to five, and six to eight only.
If your children want to hunt for eggs, each one will need to be supervised by a person who is over the age of 12; parents aren’t allowed to hunt for eggs. The town hides 8,000 eggs and asks that you limit your gathering to three eggs per child.
Tip: If you want to ensure that your child finds an egg, bring a decorated egg with you and drop it where your child will be sure to find it.
There is free parking, along with free activities such as an animal farm, hay ride, giant slide, bounce houses and a climbing wall. Prizes will be awarded for finding Magic Eggs, and all children will get candy prizes to sweeten their day.
If you’re thinking of acquiring Davie, FL real estate, make sure you get the best result by working with local Davie real estate experts. Call us at 954-242-8030 or send an email. You’ll be enjoying the Davie community activities in no time!
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