Before you go out to look at properties with a Realtor, do some preparation first.  A smart Realtor will ask you important questions to see if you are ready and able to purchase a home.  The Realtors association has provided us valuable tips on how to prepare to buy your home.  Take a look at this preparation sheet designed for buyers just like you at Sell Your Way, we can help you make the right choices and get you on your way to purchasing the home that is right for you.

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It is important to ask a lender the right questions to determine if they offer the right loan for your unique situation. So what questions do you ask?  As a professional Realtor, I am supplied with valuable information from the Realtor's Association to help you ask those important questions when looking for financing.

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Not everyone understands or knows what their credit score is. This is a good time to investigate your credit score and learn how to improve your credit.  The Realtor's Association has provided informational sheets to help you, the buyer, find out more about how to improve and understand your credit.  

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There is more to consider when searching for a home than just getting your financing in order.  Buying a home can be an emotional experience, sometimes overwhelming buyers with one of the most important decisions of their lives.  Your home purchase is more than likely the largest investment of your lifetime. With this in mind, make sure you are making the right decision for you.  The right time to buy is one element to consider. Market trends in Real Estate move slowly, so if it is time for you to buy, you may not want to put too much on the market. It may take years to swing one way or another. But, one area of utmost importance is that the location works for you, and the specifics of the homework best for your lifestyle.  Take time to write down the top 5 must-haves in a home.  Realistically, you will not get all of the things you desire in a home, but knowing your top 5 will keep you focused on our search.  

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Start looking at neighborhoods to consider which ones best match your lifestyle and best-suited location. Research schools if these are important.  See how close the home is to areas of town you frequent most, but also consider you may be hanging out in new places, near your new home.  Charleston offers so many wonderful areas to live, check out Sell Your Way brochure, "Charleston Bound"  and discover all that Charleston has to offer.