{"id":2346,"date":"2016-06-17T11:11:10","date_gmt":"2016-06-17T18:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=2346"},"modified":"2016-06-15T09:15:18","modified_gmt":"2016-06-15T16:15:18","slug":"tricks-to-watch-out-for-when-buying-your-first-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2016\/06\/tricks-to-watch-out-for-when-buying-your-first-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Tricks to Watch Out for When Buying Your First Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Often the first home hunt you go on is supercharged with emotion and some degree of fear. You might be hesitant to trust sellers, agents, or others in the business, afraid of getting a price or home you don\u2019t really want. Here are some gimmicks some agencies and for-sale-by-owner listings use to draw you and your hard-earned money into a major purchase.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s No Place Like Home<\/strong>
\nYou walk into a showing and smell freshly baked cookies, hear soft music playing in the background, and notice a beautiful bouquet of flowers on a sunlit table. The effect it creates is an emotional one. It helps you imagine yourself in the space with your own baking, flowers, and music choice. It also creates a welcoming atmosphere and allows you to let down your guard. This is called staging, and every real estate agent worth their salt will coach the current homeowners to do this or something similar. And they should. The house should be cleaned and presentable, but the extras will give the potential buyers an emotional push. Be sure you can see through staging extras and make logical decisions inside a new home.<\/p>\n

Space Is King<\/strong>
\nAnother aspect of staging is furniture, lighting, and carpet placement. Talented agents will help owners rearrange rooms or even suggest they put furniture into storage units to make their house feel more open and spacious. Know the measurements of your own furniture pieces and bring a tape measure to each showing if possible. This way, the illusion of space won\u2019t trick you into believing all of your belongings will fit.<\/p>\n

Follow Your Money<\/strong>
\nKnow your budget before you begin the house-hunting process. Consult a trusted financial planner or financial group if you need help, but be firm with yourself and your agent about the top dollar, and try to stay below that. Watch out for real estate terms like, \u201cIt\u2019s only an extra $100 a month\u201d, or pressured sales pitches like \u201cfive other couples are interested in this home.\u201d There may be others interested, but there will also be other homes to consider within your price range. Watch for all the hidden fees and ask for them in writing up front. These would include homeowner\u2019s association dues, inspections, surveys, insurance, taxes, and mortgage fees.<\/p>\n

Make yourself aware of how the real estate game is played, and understand it\u2019s all about making the sale. Decisions based on black-and-white logic and not staged emotion will not leave you with regret later. If you go into your first house hunt financially prepared and understanding of the tricks of the trade, you\u2019ll navigate the market with confidence.<\/p>\n

Tricks to Watch Out for When Buying Your First Home<\/a> by Brooke Chaplan | Realty Biz News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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