Since, for most of us, the value of our home represents our greatest financial asset, doesn’t it make sense to approach, to buy, a home of your own, in the most intelligent way possible? – ready, way? After more than 15 years as a licensed real estate seller in New York State, I have come to the conclusion that it is essential that those seeking a home proceed as wisely as possible. My trademarked catchphrase, I’ll tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear (TM) explains, part of my reasoning, in terms of the KEYS to choose your home, in the wisest way possible. With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly consider, examine, review and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means and represents, and why it is important.
1. Knowledge; keep it (how long?): Relevant knowledge is a significant factor, in terms of making the wisest decision, for your personal needs, goals and/or priorities! When searching, start by asking yourself how long you intend to keep the specific residence, what your personal priorities are, how much you can afford, and why you are selecting this particular region, area, neighborhood, and specific property.
2. Energy efficiency; Excellence; enjoyment: What factors seem most significant to you in terms of maximizing your family’s enjoyment of the home? How will you recognize if there is potential for true excellence in the so-called bones of the house? Affordability is a big factor in finding what’s right for you, so pay close attention to energy efficiency and related factors, which could affect these types of costs!
3. You; your: Know yourself, what you need and your reason for being, instead of just trying to, Keep up with the joneses! It’s up to you, what you really need and to differentiate between a wish list and what you really need etc.!
Four. systems; solutions; sustainable; to serve: What do you need to truly satisfy your needs, for your personal satisfaction? Consider the systems of a property, including, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrical capacities, the quality of the roof, the level of insulation, etc! Focus on the solutions that will work best for you! Approach the process, considering the relevant priorities and whether it will meet your sustainable needs and requirements!
Keep these basics in mind KEYS, so home buying will be a smoother, wiser and less stressful process! Are you ready to become a smarter and better educated shopper?