Looking to Buy your First Home in the Comox Valley? Let us Help!

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Buying your first home can be exciting, scary, and fun all at the same time. During this time its important to know all the tips and tricks to making the process as smooth as possible. Reaching out to a professional is just one of the ways you can make this exciting jump even better.

Here are some great tips for you first-time home buyers!

1. Keep Financing in Mind 

One of your first steps to buying your first home is seeing what you are pre-approved for! This step is crucial to the process so that you don't look at houses out of your price range. Banks, Mortgage Advisers, ect are there to be a helper along the way of this new and exciting journey. Also always keep in mind closing coststhe mortgage isn't the only thing you will need to line up. Some of the things you have to think of are legal fees, moving fees, home insurance, property transfer tax, GST, hook ups, ect.

2. Make your Wish List 

Making a list is always a good idea when it comes to making big decisions, writing down your goals and wishes will help the process be a little less confusing. Start out with what you want and what you need. Sometimes the difference between wanting and needing get mixed up and its important to realize whats better for you. Also keeping a list of properties you have seen and write down what you liked about them can help narrow it down.

3. Expand your Horizons 

Your first home isn't going to be perfect, and that is totally okay! Your not going to get all your check marks in the right boxes when viewing each property but weighing the pros and cons are important. The house may be perfect but the area might not be ideal, or you hoped for 2 bathrooms and there is only 1. In a fast-paced market where multiple offers are the norm, it’s possible that you may miss out on the first home you’re drawn to. It’s important to remember that the right home for you is still out there, and in some cases, you’ll be relieved you missed out on an earlier home if you eventually find something better. Keep an open mind and the right home will come to you.

4. Ask Us and We Will Help!
Don't be afraid to ask all the questions you have. This can be a confusing time and that's why we are here to help guide you! Many first time buyers are hesitant to ask questions because they don’t want to be embarrassed if they’re not familiar with certain terminology. Don't worry you aren't the first people to not understand and that's completely okay! So ask away.

5. Leave it to the Professionals 

At Samuel Ennis & Associates we take pride in our customer service and making the purchase of your home fun and exciting. As first time home buyers this territory is new and help is going to be needed. We are always happy to help and get you the home you love!