How to Buy a Home the Sensible Way

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How to Buy a Home the Sensible Way-Chispa MagazineBuying a home is complicated and frustrating, but don’t try to rush your way through the process. The quick way to buy isn’t the sensible way to buy.

Don’t Offer the Asking Price
Leading experts in the property market say that, on average, properties sell for about 5 percent less than the asking price. This means that if you make your first bid on a property the same as the asking price, you’ll probably be wasting some cash. Yes, it might get the job done quicker, but that money is no small matter.

Start a little lower and then they can come back with a counter offer. If you play it right, there’s no reason why you can’t get a significant chunk off the price of the property. Just make sure you don’t start too low as this could end up annoying the seller, and they might then be unwilling to listen to further offers.

Have an Inspection Done
You can’t know how safe and secure a home is until you’ve had a detailed inspection done. It’s never enough to have a look at it yourself. You might think you know what you’re looking for, but you will be surprised at what’s underneath the layer of physical beauty. Find an home inspection company that offers comprehensive inspections, not just surface overviews.

This will allow you to know that the property is in good condition and won’t let you down once you move in. Plus, it gives you peace of mind, and that’s a big concern when you’re spending huge amounts of money on the home.

Do Your Research Before Signing on the Dotted Line
Once the inspection is done, you probably don’t need to worry about the home anymore. But, you do need to think about any problems that might arise from living in the particular area in which you’re buying. You first need to think about the quality of the area, and whether it has everything you’ll need.

This kind of research could prove incredibly valuable. You want to find out any problems with the area before you buy rather than a few months after you’ve bought the property. Check any natural problem that might arise, such as the risk of flooding or forest fire. These risks are often hidden unless you do some digging.

Use a Professional Removal Company
It’s only sensible to hire a professional removal company to deal with moving your possessions from your old home to your new one. Yes, you could try to do it by yourself, but I wouldn’t recommend it. There’s a lot of work to do, and you have so many other things you need to be focusing on, such as your kiddies and feeding the troops of the house.

So, by hiring a team of professionals to do the work for you, you’ll be able to devote your attention to other important issues. Anyone who has moved house before knows how stressful the moving day can be, and the last thing you need is to have to deal with the removal side of things too. Ready to move the smart and savvy way?

Photo by Bruno Marinho

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Milo Senalle

Milo Senalle

Managing Editor at Chispa Magazine
As one of the managing editors of Chispa Magazine, Milo Senalle is the go-to man for all things technology, ethical, and financial concerns. Providing laughs with his style of writing and problem-solving techniques, Milo is a voice of reason among the girly staff at Chispa. Married with children, living in Atlanta, he works 24/7 on becoming a man of courage and believes honor begins at home.

Milo Senalle

As one of the managing editors of Chispa Magazine, Milo Senalle is the go-to man for all things technology, ethical, and financial concerns. Providing laughs with his style of writing and problem-solving techniques, Milo is a voice of reason among the girly staff at Chispa. Married with children, living in Atlanta, he works 24/7 on becoming a man of courage and believes honor begins at home.