Wednesday 21 March 2012

Top 4 First Time Home Buyers Mistakes


If it is your first time to purchase a house it is better if you will have ideas on the common mistakes that first time buyers are doing. Having enough knowledge on the top mistakes done by first time home buyers will give you a chance to avoid them. It is very true and important to learn from mistakes of other people and be aware on the required things you need to do.
Philippine real estate nowadays is on its peak because of the demands of home buyers who patronize residential units. Houses in Philippines are very in demand especially to first time home buyers because there are a lot of amenities that they can enjoy as they choose to live in the place. And choosing the best homes in the Philippines is really hard to do because of competition but this should not be the reason for first time home buyers to conduct such mistakes. This article will give you ideas on the top mistakes a first time home buyer will do for you will be more aware and avoid such things.
  1. Lack of planning. This is one of the biggest mistakes a first time home buyer will do, having lack of planning. If you want to buy your own house and having no enough and proper planning for sure that you will fail. You need to have a concrete plans on the necessary things that you need to consider as you buy your own property. You need to have enough knowledge on the things that you need to consider and things to expect when buying a house.
  2. Having no knowledge on what you can buy. There are first time home buyers who are just buying property without having enough knowledge on important things such as the location of the place, the price, the security and safety, and as well as the necessary documents needed in buying homes. That is why there are a lot of first time home buyers who having a lot of regrets at the end of their transaction, after they have signed the documents, paid the house and move in. First time home buyers should know that choosing the best house needs a lot of things to consider and enough time to find the best home that they truly deserve.
  3. Moving in without proper inspection. This is really a big mistake that a first time home buyer can do, moving in without proper and enough time to inspect in the house that you purchased. Home inspection will give a big help in knowing the needed things to improve in a property and if you will not get a home inspection or you did not inspect the house on your own for sure that you will encounter a lot of hassles and problems as you decide to move in to the place. This mistake can be avoided if you will give enough time to inspect the house and get the service of a home inspector even before you give your money to the seller and move in to your dream house. 
  4. Signing contracts without reading them. Anybody can do this mistakes that may lead to big problems especially if you will not understand the terms and conditions that are stated in the contract. Signing without reading any contracts or legal documents will give you a chance to have unexpected bad results. It is best if you will give time to read over night the contracts that you need to sign and make sure that you understand all the things written there so that you don’t have to be surprise on its possible results.


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12 comments:

Perth property prices on 26 March 2012 at 06:26 said...

I must agree with you. Buying a home really requires planning along with the three other you mentioned. Thanks for this post.

Tony said...

One of the best ways to prevent these mistakes if you are a first time buyer is to look for a partner that can be trusted that has the experience and resources about real estate. He/she can give you tips and ideas that can help you decide if it is good or not to buy that property. Planning carefully is the most essential thing to do when buying a home. If you are planning to stay in that place permanently you can consider near in your workplace or near in schools. Take a look at this video regarding an Australian investor talks about US property investment. It can give you tips and ideas about real estate investment.

my real estate blog on 23 April 2012 at 20:45 said...

Thanks for sharing this post. This will take as a good reminder for home buyers to avoid such mistakes.
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Paul mccarthney on 15 May 2012 at 00:56 said...

This is really a big mistake that a first time home buyer can do, moving in without proper and enough time to inspect in the house that you purchased.

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Unknown on 15 June 2012 at 03:07 said...

Thanks for dropping by your comments guys. Indeed the planning stage is the most crucial of all so I placed in on top because it can dictate the succeeding process and outcome.

Home in Ladera Ranch on 15 July 2012 at 10:44 said...

Purchasing a home is one of life’s major landmarks and for some, it is even a dream come true. That’s why it is imperative that you work with a specialist and someone with a track record, an experienced Realtors would be a great help. If you follow some simple steps, you can make sure that the process runs smoothly

Unknown on 18 July 2012 at 02:55 said...

You are right. In real estate investment, getting in touch with the real estate professionals is considered a wise choice. These individuals can also help avoid the said common mistakes a home buyer commit.

Laguna Niguel on 20 August 2012 at 05:29 said...

Make sure that you hire an experienced real estate agent like FRANK RIZAL if it is your first time to purchase a home and you know that you are not equipped with home buying information. They are knowledgeable of the market and can surely help you find what you want and protect your best interest as a buyer.

bibershally on 17 September 2012 at 09:48 said...

Very Good Idea ans it really helps to everyone.
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Unknown on 28 November 2012 at 04:53 said...

We should always plan and act accordingly while thinking of purchasing a house. There are so many issues that need special attention.
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شقق مفروشة الرياض on 28 November 2012 at 22:35 said...

If anybody wants to buy a home then he should decide the budget first. People should proper inspection of home very well before buying it. Here I get such valuable information about home buying.

Dimple Santiago on 30 January 2013 at 21:41 said...

I am glad I found your blog and it is really helps us a lot. All of us are mostly want to have their own house and we can use those information before we buy a house. So that we can't encounter a problem and also we should plan it very well. Thanks.

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