Comments on: 7 Common First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes http://www.schaefersblog.com/7-common-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes/ A Generalist in a World of Specialists Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:27:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Graham Briar http://www.schaefersblog.com/7-common-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-17880 Graham Briar Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:21:03 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=178#comment-17880 Great article! I've Stumbled your Blog. :) Did you know you can post this article on realtorplus.co.uk and actively promote your web or blog. It's good to share! Great article! I’ve Stumbled your Blog. :) Did you know you can post this article on realtorplus.co.uk and actively promote your web or blog. It’s good to share!

]]> By: Don’t be an overzealous first-time homebuyer. « Domestically Disabled http://www.schaefersblog.com/7-common-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-17098 Don’t be an overzealous first-time homebuyer. « Domestically Disabled Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:25:28 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=178#comment-17098 [...] fortunate to be able to afford our place at such a young age, but I know that we made many typical first-time homeowner mistakes. I may not have it all together domestically, but we went through the home-buying process quickly. [...] [...] fortunate to be able to afford our place at such a young age, but I know that we made many typical first-time homeowner mistakes. I may not have it all together domestically, but we went through the home-buying process quickly. [...]

]]> By: Cameron Schaefer http://www.schaefersblog.com/7-common-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1917 Cameron Schaefer Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:51:05 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=178#comment-1917 @ Christina, Thanks for your comment. I completely agree with you. We had a wonderful experience with our Realtor for our latest home purchase and I would highly recommend her. I'm sure there are people who don't have great experiences, but that is the minority. Glad to have a voice of reason and thanks for your kind words. -Cameron @ Christina,

Thanks for your comment. I completely agree with you. We had a wonderful experience with our Realtor for our latest home purchase and I would highly recommend her. I’m sure there are people who don’t have great experiences, but that is the minority.

Glad to have a voice of reason and thanks for your kind words.

-Cameron

]]> By: Christina Ethridge http://www.schaefersblog.com/7-common-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1908 Christina Ethridge Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:12:32 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=178#comment-1908 Oh goodie! Does that mean I can say "never trust a buyer or seller, even though we have to deal with them, they are all untrustworthy - much like car salespeople - scum...". Ok, yes, my response was tongue in cheek, and just to be clear - yes I am a Realtor and yes, I find comments like Bill's to be ridiculous, just like mine was. In <b>everything</b> there are people we can trust and people we can't. Do your homework well. Find your agent by asking other successful homeowners who they have used and been more than happy with. Treat potentially the largest purchase of your life as importantly as you treat your life and don't just use the first available agent. The post was great Cameron and Marelize. Oh goodie! Does that mean I can say “never trust a buyer or seller, even though we have to deal with them, they are all untrustworthy – much like car salespeople – scum…”.

Ok, yes, my response was tongue in cheek, and just to be clear – yes I am a Realtor and yes, I find comments like Bill’s to be ridiculous, just like mine was.

In everything there are people we can trust and people we can’t. Do your homework well. Find your agent by asking other successful homeowners who they have used and been more than happy with. Treat potentially the largest purchase of your life as importantly as you treat your life and don’t just use the first available agent.

The post was great Cameron and Marelize.

]]> By: Bill http://www.schaefersblog.com/7-common-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1882 Bill Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:08:17 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=178#comment-1882 Regradless - never trust a real estate agent, even though we have to deal with them, they are all untrustworthy - much like car salepeople - scum.... Regradless – never trust a real estate agent, even though we have to deal with them, they are all untrustworthy – much like car salepeople – scum….

]]> By: SSD http://www.schaefersblog.com/7-common-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1557 SSD Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:40:21 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=178#comment-1557 It is much the same in Spain. It is much the same in Spain.

]]> By: UtahLuxury.com http://www.schaefersblog.com/7-common-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1517 UtahLuxury.com Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:40:13 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=178#comment-1517 I can say it loud enough, don't go for the maximum the lender is willing to give you. If the maximum is the only way to get the house that you are looking for, then you probably aren't ready. Dont forget when buying a house that you will still have to pay for that $1000 tune up to one of your cars or the $800 on new tires or the latest $50-$75 fill up at the pump. If those sound expensive to you, how about a $20,000 new roof? I can say it loud enough, don’t go for the maximum the lender is willing to give you. If the maximum is the only way to get the house that you are looking for, then you probably aren’t ready.

Dont forget when buying a house that you will still have to pay for that $1000 tune up to one of your cars or the $800 on new tires or the latest $50-$75 fill up at the pump. If those sound expensive to you, how about a $20,000 new roof?

]]> By: Cameron Schaefer http://www.schaefersblog.com/7-common-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1512 Cameron Schaefer Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:47:13 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=178#comment-1512 @ Cecilia, It's great to know that an expert can verify what I'm saying, haha. Gives me a little credibility. Great point on the inspection as well. It can be frustrating if you're really excited about a house, only to find there's some exotic new species of mold growing in the basement. Cameron @ Cecilia,

It’s great to know that an expert can verify what I’m saying, haha. Gives me a little credibility. Great point on the inspection as well. It can be frustrating if you’re really excited about a house, only to find there’s some exotic new species of mold growing in the basement.

Cameron

]]> By: Cecilia Sherrard http://www.schaefersblog.com/7-common-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1499 Cecilia Sherrard Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:50:52 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=178#comment-1499 Great article. As a Realtor, I agree with each of the 7. I see many way too excited about buying or a certain home and they overlook some of the major issues and steps involved. The *anything to get the keys* syndrome. Another tip is to keep your cool during home inspections or city point of sale reports, (violations) Just because you're in love now, it doesn't necessarily mean you will be years to come. You may however be stuck with this home and you can't just file for divorce... Keep a calm eye and mind on what repairs are recommended, needed and reported. There ARE other homes if the seller isn't willing to assist or if you're not able to successfully negotiate some of the repairs needed. When we first look at properties we may see it one way, but after it's been dissected, you have to view it in a different light even if there's no bulb around... The worst mistake home buyers make is jumping too quickly into a decision or purchase because of starry eyes and butterflies. Great article. As a Realtor, I agree with each of the 7. I see many way too excited about buying or a certain home and they overlook some of the major issues and steps involved. The *anything to get the keys* syndrome. Another tip is to keep your cool during home inspections or city point of sale reports, (violations) Just because you’re in love now, it doesn’t necessarily mean you will be years to come. You may however be stuck with this home and you can’t just file for divorce…

Keep a calm eye and mind on what repairs are recommended, needed and reported. There ARE other homes if the seller isn’t willing to assist or if you’re not able to successfully negotiate some of the repairs needed. When we first look at properties we may see it one way, but after it’s been dissected, you have to view it in a different light even if there’s no bulb around…

The worst mistake home buyers make is jumping too quickly into a decision or purchase because of starry eyes and butterflies.

]]> By: Holly http://www.schaefersblog.com/7-common-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1458 Holly Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:54:33 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=178#comment-1458 Go with a local bank. C0untrywide is the DEVIL! Go with a local bank. C0untrywide is the DEVIL!

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