So your life circumstances indicate that now is the time for you to
buy real estate. Perhaps this will be your first home or you need a
larger space to accommodate a growing family. You may be in search of a
better school district or be forced to move because of your job.
Whatever the reason for your housing search, there are
four basic areas you need to investigate and specific questions you should ask before making a final decision on any house.
WISH LIST:
Before you actually tour any homes, you should determine exactly what
you are looking for by asking yourself (and your family members)
questions such as “What type of house do I want”? How much space will I
need? What type of community and amenities are important to me? How much
can I realistically afford to pay?
LOCATION:
Once you have narrowed down your neighborhood choices, do further exploration of these locations by asking about zoning
, since
apartments and commercial/industrial buildings lower the real estate
value of homes. Is the appearance of the community appealing? Does the
school district have a good reputation/rating? What about noise?
Consider nuisance factors such as traffic sounds, barking dogs, railroad
tracks, etc.–anything that will disturb or annoy you on a recurring
basis. Ask, too, about property easements, commuting time to and from
work, and demographics. Will you be the only family with young children
or the sole 50+ resident in the neighborhood?
CONDITION OF Home:
In order to determine and structural or maintenance issues, ask about
the age of the house, roof, and appliances. What kind of foundation and
insulation does the home have? If you’re looking at an older property,
ask if the plumbing and electrical systems have been updated. Has the
house been inspected or appraised recently, and, if so, were any
problems documented? Will the exterior of the residence require annual
maintenance?
COST:
Asking the right questions in this area is extremely helpful in
determining your offer on the Orlando FL real estate. Inquiring about
neighboring comps, what the seller paid, and how much he owes will give
you an idea of the rise/fall of nearby prices and alert you to possible
short sale or foreclosure status. Ask how long the house has been on the
market and if there have been any offers; perhaps the seller will be
willing to negotiate price or offer incentives. Addition inquiries
should be made re: the cost of insurance and property taxes on the
property and the amount of any homeowners’ association fees.
Arming yourself with answers to questions such as these should help
you make an educated decision as to whether or not a particular piece
real estate is for you.
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decisions easily with fast, accurate information from Teri. The Orlando
Avenue Top Team handles the details and follow-up that are important to
the success of your transaction.
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