4 Ways to Score Big when Buying Your Home!

Don’t be caught on the sidelines…you’re trophy beach house is only a play away! NFL players prepare an entire season for the one chance to make it to the Super Bowl. Right now is your chance to "get in the game!" The next few months will be the best selling season of the year.

It's the Super Bowl of Real Estate!

According to statistics over the last 4 years, March, April and May see a 30% spike in sales compared to the previous 5 months. This is the best time for buyers to get in on their beach dream. You’ll have half of the year’s expenses with ALL of the season’s income! Talk about a great way to start ownership.

In addition to the normal spike in sales, we're also currently experiencing the lowest level of residential home inventory on the Outer Banks since before 2006! That means more buyers and fewer homes to choose from. You don’t want to be stuck with the picked over, left behind properties.

To get in on the action, make sure you’re in winning condition with the following ideas:

1. Don’t get benched by not having a solid pre-qualification letter from your lender. If it’s a good home at a great price, there’s a chance for multiple offers. Strengthen your position by having this in place.

 2. You’re allowed to work with your agent under a verbal agreement. This is good until BEFORE you write an offer. Then by law, it has to be put in writing. Go ahead and get this document done once you’re comfortable with your agent. That way, your offer isn’t delayed over this technicality.

3. Have your agent review with you the Offer To Purchase and Contract. There have been many changes to it in the last 12 months and really favors the buyer! Go ahead and decide on some of the terms ahead of time so if you’re in a crunch to get an offer presented on a great house, you’re not delayed on details that can be decided easily ahead of time.

4. Get your trip to the area planned out. Even if you have to move it to another date, having a plan keeps the process moving in the right direction. Plus, if you end up offering on a house before your visit, the seller will be comforted by knowing you’re coming sooner than later.

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