First Time Home Buyers
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Buying Your First Home
Are you a first-time home buyer in Athens GA? You might be anxious or nervous about making a big step in your life. You might be asking yourself how you are going to navigate through the process? Not to worry! Just making the decision to buy a home is also a first big step on your path to home ownership.
While the process may seem confusing, the first thing you should do is arm yourself with the best resources available.
Getting a Proven Resource
"We just wanted to take a moment and thank you Hank for all the support and knowledge you provided us with throughout the home buying process. Being first time home buyers was intimidating in the beginning, but throughout the process we felt very comfortable knowing you were representing us. Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into being our Realtor, and for getting us such a great deal! We will recommend you to any of our friends or family looking to buy or sell a home in the Athens area!"
Josh and Erica Sweat
Regarding the purchase of 485 Springdale Street in Five Points; Athens, GA
1/25/2023 - mikekeod
Bought a Single Family home in 2023 in Lawrenceville, GA.
Local knowledge
Process expertise
Responsiveness
Negotiation skills
I was able to find Hank through a friend of mine who recently bought a house and I am glad to say that Hank was my realtor. As a first time home buyer, he made the process easy for me. Throughout the entire process, he was very responsive and very accessible for any questions or concerns that I had.
10/31/2022 - mylescabrera6
Bought a Single Family home in 2022 in Duluth, GA.
Local knowledge
Process expertise
Responsiveness
Negotiation skills
Hank is an EXCELLENT realtor who was able to get me under contract on the first house I submit an offer on! Throughout the process, he was accessible, knowledgeable, and professional with any concern that arose. As a first time homebuyer, I felt I was in good hands from beginning to end. I highly recommend Hank for anyone looking for realtor needs!
Narrowing Down Needs and Wants in a Home
Home buying usually begins with thoughts of what you want your house to be like. From features to that right location, neighborhood, or side of town. The Web has become the place of choice and the most useful resource in doing your initial search. Once you start getting ideas however make sure you take notes of things that appeal to you. As you begin looking at properties remember that after you see several homes, they all kind of blend together so make mental notes and jot down street addresses or MLS numbers to reference.
Get Pre-Approved by a Lender |
Make sure that the shopping process in regards to your first home is a pleasant experience. Choose a home where the payments will fit your budget. Now a days it is easy to find a lender and get pre-approved online to know just how much house you can comfortably afford. One trusted resource to me is Russ Tanner at http://www.RussTannerLoans.com.
When it's time to get serious about your first purchase please remember that you will benefit from working with an experienced real estate agent who knows not only the local real estate market, but is also experienced in the skill of negotiation. The beauty of it all is that in most cases the Seller pays your Buyer's Agent or Representative. Not you! This means you have all benefits of being fully represented and it costs you nothing for the expertise!
Have you heard of a 24/7 agent? I am always available to answer all your questions. It would be a privilege for me to have the opportunity of representing you. In the process I also have the knowledge and relationships to recommend trustworthy professionals that you will need during the entire process of the home purchase.
Please text me at 706-621-1895, call, or email me at hankbailey@remax.net. You may also tweet me at Twitter profile HankBailey. Find the Athens Georgia Homes fan book page at https://www.facebook.com/hank.remax
First Time Home Buyers
