REAL TipS: BUYING

Be ready

Even when homes are not flying off the market, you should be prepared to make an offer quickly. Why? It only takes one other interested buyer to beat you to the punch. Before you begin looking at properties, sit down with your Texas REALTOR® to discuss what you want in a home and how much you can afford (as well as how much you want to spend on housing, which may not be the same thing). Also, you'll want to go over the purchase contract, so you understand what you decisions you will need to make regarding an offer. Your Texas REALTOR® can also help you understand the typical scenarios that may arise when you make an offer to purchase a property.

When you have the information you need to make a good decision, your chances improve of making a quick and successful offer on a property.

Texas Association of Realtors®