4 Ways Local Realtors Can Help You Buy Your First Home

Buying your first home is a big deal. It can be very exciting, but it can also be confusing and overwhelming. It’s estimated that first-time home buyers make up about 26% of the real estate market, according to Fit Small Business. If you’re looking for your first home, a local realtor can help in the following ways.

1. Find Homes That Fit

The first way a realtor will help is by searching for homes that fit your criteria. Each home buyer has their own set of factors that are influencing their choices. This can include how many people are in your household, location, school district, special circumstances, and specific desires or amenities for your home or neighborhood. Your realtor will have resources that help them perform very specific searches to filter out houses and find several for you to choose from. This saves you a lot of time from sifting through the entire housing market in your area alone.

2. Inform You About the Area

You want to find a local realtor who’s an expert in the area you want to move to. This is especially important if you’re moving to an area that you aren’t familiar with. You’ll rely on the agent’s expertise. They should be able to give you valuable information on school districts, neighborhoods, taxes, HOA regulations, utilities, and more. All of these factors will ultimately influence the choice you make in buying a home.

3. Schedule Home Tours

Scheduling home tours is another invaluable service a realtor will provide for you. A local realtor will work with the seller's agents to find various homes for sale in the area. They can schedule tours that work for your schedule as well as the seller’s schedule. Touring homes with your agent can be a lot of fun, and having a professional along with you makes each tour more informative.

4. Guide You in Making Offers

As a first-time home buyer, you won’t have much experience when it comes to putting in offers on homes. This is a tricky part of the home-buying process and you need professional help to get through this step. If you don’t have assistance, you can easily lose the home of your dreams to another offer.

These are just a few ways a local realtor can help you on your first home-buying journey. If you’re looking for real estate professionals in your area, please contact E-Realty Services today.