What Features Do Home Buyers Want Most?

Do you know what features home buyers want most? If you have your real estate agent license, grab a pen and take notes. According to the NAR 2007 Profile of Buyer's Home Feature Preferences, these are the top ten features desired by all home buyers:

1. Central Air Conditioning
2. Garage (2 or more spaces)
3. Walk-in closet in master bedroom
4. Backyard/play area
5. Cable/Satellite TV-ready
6. High-speed Internet Access
7. Separate shower enclosure in master/main bath
8. Patio
9. Fencing
10. Home less than 10 years old

By Danielle Macklin, Allied Schools, www.realestatelicense.com

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Advice to New Home Buyers

Before you jump into a new home, it is important to do your homework. With so many mortgage options available today, you should become knowledgeable about the choices you face when buying a house.

Purchasing a home is typically the largest investment you will make in your lifetime. It is essential to research your financial options before signing on the dotted line. Do you know the difference between fixed and adjustable loans? Do you know about private mortgage insurance? What are the current interest rates?

Advice to New Home Buyers

1) Know how much of a home you can afford to purchase.
2) Determine the best mortgage option to suit your needs.
3) Get pre-approved for a mortgage before searching for a home.

It is important to determine how much you can afford to pay each month. You don't want to set your sights too high and find that it is difficult to make your monthly mortgage payment. If you decide to get pre-approved, you can make sure that you focus on the right price range when you start looking for a house. By selecting the right option, you can get the house you want at a price you can afford.

If you follow these basic rules, you can guarantee that you get the most for your money.

Labels: Home Buyers, Purchasing a home

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