REAL TipS: BUYING

Tips to follow when house shopping

When shopping for homes, a Texas REALTOR® will show you about seven houses on average per day. That number varies, of course. But it’s a good idea to stay below 10. Any more than that, and your brain could be on overload. While seven properties may not seem like a lot of information to take in, it can be difficult to remember specifics about each one. Below are some tips to help you wade through the details and choose the home that is right for you.

• Bring a digital camera and take a number of photos of each property. You may want to begin each series with a close-up of the home’s address. This way you’ll be able to identify which photos belong to which property.
• Take detailed notes of the home’s features, colors, and other design elements.
• Pay attention to your surroundings. Is the house located next to a school? Is it near the highway? In general, do you like the location?

Before you set out, your Texas REALTOR® will discuss the things that are important to you when buying a home. Write down what you discussed, and use that to compare and even rate each home accordingly. The more work you put into finding the right home, the happier you’ll be with the result.  

Texas Association of Realtors®