Columbus Ohio Homes for Sale

Buyers


Buying a home can be one of your most significant investments in your life.  Not only are you choosing a place to live and bring up your family but also you are investing a large portion of your assets into the house.  The more prepared you are the less overwhelming and chaotic the process will be.  Our goal is to asssit you in making an informed decision.  We want your home purchase to be enjoyable and stress free.

Benefits Of Owning A Home

The biggest benefit to owning a home is that it is yours.  You reap the gain in value.  You have a tax write-off.  It is a place where you can raise a family and enjoy life. Therefore, when you are ready, have a buyer's agent represent your best interests.

Before You Start Looking

Here are some topics you need to discuss as you plan to begin your search for a home

  • Determine your requirements:  Identify important features that you want in a house.  For example the number of bedrooms, baths, family room, great room, etc.
  • Review communities and subdivisions: Determine where you would like to live.  Also, what type of housing will meet your wants and needs (single family, condo, town home, high rise condos, etc.). 
  • Review the home buying process: Documents and procedures for purchasing a home vary by city and state.  Be sure to review the standard forms you will be using to purchase your home with your agent.
  • Monthly budget: Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your new house payment.  Determine how much do you want to put down.  What you can qualify for in a monthly payment and what fits your family budget usually are two different numbers. 
  • Be pre-approved for a loan:  This will give you better negotiating power with the seller..
  • Learn how to Improve Your Chances in the house buying process

Selecting A Buyer's Agent

 

As a buyer's agent in 2007, Bill and Susan saved their clients, on average, $6,837.00 when purchasing their home.  When you are ready to begin your home search, your first thought should be the selection of a buyer’s agent to represent you in the transaction.  Look for an agent with the ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative) designation.  These are agents who have taken advanced courses to educate themselves about the special needs of buyers.  For more information obtain the report, Selecting A Buyer’s Agent.

Financing A House

 

You can obtain various free reports that will provide information on the following topics:

Closing Cost To Expect

To obtain a free report on financing and closing cost click here Financing a House . 

 Bill and Susan Clifford 

Our services and experience range from initial consultation, discussing you wants and needs, helping you obtain a pre-approval for a loan and finding the best house that suits your criteria.  As a buyer's agent  2007, we saved our clients on average $6,837 when purchasing their home.

With 30  plus years of real estate experience, we understand the lending process.  We know what to look for in a loan, so you don't put yourself at risk.  Our years of experience will assist you with market knowledge, negotiating skills and with coordination of the transaction.  Also, our job is to provide you with exceptional service before, during and after your purchase. 

We would like the opportunity to show you how you can benefit from our services in your next purchase, please contact us.

Learn more about Bill and Susan.  Also, see what our clients say about the service they receive.

 If you have questions or would like to have an initial consultation for planning purposes,

please call Bill or Susan Clifford

 

800-759-1112 or 614-785-7018

 

e-mail:  Cliffords@HousesInColumbus.com.

 

 

 

Bill & Susan Clifford