Sunday mornings are the best time to flip open the newspaper, log into the Washington Post website and check out the real estate section, or search on Zillow. It is so great to get lost in your own thoughts of the perfect home, perhaps imagining yourself hosting your own YouTube foodie channel in your brand new kitchen. This is where the magic begins.
What can I expect this spring?
After so much uncertainty last year, fast-paced home shopping seems to be the new normal. Most people are still working from home (or maybe that's called living at work). Ready to enjoy your new-found location independence, you might be secretly planning a move to your new dream home in a place where you always wanted to live but couldn't because of your employer's HQ.
Projections indicate existing home sales may increase by 22% making this year the biggest year over year gain since the early 80’s. The market is showing us homes being sold with multiple competitive offers, in less time on the market, and without contingencies. Home buyers must be decisive and prepared.
What does that mean to a first-time home buyer?
Constrained supply and increased demand mean that a lot of people have to lose in order for you to win. You must be strategic and make those tough decisions by knowing your options. Rob Alcorn can guide you through the home-buying process so you are both protected and confident before you even view your first listing. Make sure you know your budget, as well as your buying power by working with a local lender to get pre-qualified to estimate how much you can spend, then pre-approved before home selection.
Take the next step
Are you ready to schedule your free consultation? Head over to the Contact page to call or write Rob Alcorn and setup a time to get started.
