Did you know there are hacks to the house hunting process?! If not, you’re
in luck because today I’m sharing 3 of them that you’ll want to know if
you’re jumping into a new home search this year. Whether it’s your first
house or your third house, you can apply these handy dandy hacks and get
prepared for the process!

HACK #1: HAVE A HOME BUYING CONSULTATION

• Even if you’ve bought 3 houses and you’ve been here before, I
promise you that a consultation will make for a smooth transaction.
• This is your chance to clarify your goals with your real estate agent,
strategize your potential double move, learn about the current
market and how that can affect your offer strategies.
• The real estate market is constantly changing and evolving so even
if you’ve gone through the process before, this is still a great way to
stay ahead of it and know what to expect.
• If you’re buying your first house this is A MUST! You are going to
learn so much from this consultation that will set you up for home
buying with confidence instead of confusion!

HACK #2: PREPARE FOR THE PROCESS 3-6 MONTHS BEFORE YOU’RE ACTUALLY READY

• This is a great time to start looking for an agent you’re going to want to
work with to represent you in your home purchase. You can ask family
and friends for recommendations, look them up on social media, check
out their bio and see who you want to meet with to take the next step.
• Get your hands on some free resources! There are so many great
resources out there that can help get you started on the home buying
process. Videos and free guides can help walk you through how to get
started so you know what to expect before ever even meeting with an
agent.
• Here’s a bonus tip: check out my “insert Instagram, Facebook page, etc.”
for the free resources I offer! (Talk about what you have – do you have a
weekly show? IGTV channel? A free guide you’re offering from the
content bar for buyers?)

HACK #3: PICK A PREFERRED LENDER

It’s never too early to meet with a lender and create a plan for your
financing.
• There are several different loan programs and they will help you
determine which would be the best fit for your situation. This could make
a big difference in your ultimate payment, knowing how much you can
afford and how much you’re going to need to put down.
• Determine your estimated closing costs – When you by a house there
may be additional costs involved aside from your down payment. Work
with a lender to determine what these costs will look like so you are
prepared!

There you have it! My top 3 house hunting hacks! Instead of feeling
overwhelmed, you can feel confident starting the home buying
process!

Thanks for tuning in for another episode of “The Dish with Dawn”.