Looking to purchase a home on your own? Whether this purchase is your first or your fifth, here are a few quick tips and reminders to get your search off to a great start! Make sure to meet your agent in their office or a public place to become acquainted. Never just call a number on a sign and meet the first person who shows up. If you are alone it's never a good idea to meet anyone in an unfamiliar place. Make sure you leave yourself plenty of hunting time. If you find a house that feels right, you don't want to have to rush in and out. Try to ride with you agent when possible. That way no one gets separated and you can talk through each property before and after the viewing in the car. Not to mention the savings on gas! If you are viewing more then one or two properties make sure you are prepared. Don't wear lace up shoes that take a long time to get on and off. Often sellers have a no shoe policy. Also make sure you eat and are rested. The hustle and bustle of viewing multiple properties can be exhausting if you are not accustomed to it. If you are looking in a rural area, potty breaks might not fit in so easily to your tour. If the property doesn't feel like a good match, be courteous and don't waste anyone's time by
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going through the house with a soup to nuts tour. If you think the home has potential then go right ahead! Make sure you hold your comments if the sellers are around. You can never be cautious enough. Some sellers may be offended by the oddest things and you never want to kill your chances of getting house before you have even made an offer. Let your agent do the talking and asking for you! Don't worry about saying too much or giving too much feedback to your agent. Holding in your true feelings or impressions will only make it harder for your agent to eliminate properties that are not good fits.