Buying a home is a big event. There are many decisions to make and usually a large sum of money involved. It can be overwhelming and stressful. But if you make a plan, get assistance, and get in the right mindset, you will save yourself a lot of trouble.
Before you can shop you have to know what you want. Take some time to think about the basics. Where do you want to be? Is school district a factor? Do you want a basement? How many bedrooms? Make a list of your wants and needs to help you stay focused and to share with your realtor.
Hire a realtor to help you. He knows what he’s doing, he can handle most of the drama while you go about your life, and you don’t pay him, the seller does! So why not?