Seven questions to ask before you buy a home

The questions our agents ask on every viewing, from the age of the roof to the hours of the nearest school.

Where things stand

Across the neighborhoods we work in, well priced homes are still selling quickly, while homes that start too high sit for weeks and then sell below where they could have. The gap between the two is wider than it has been in years.

Buyers are more careful, but they are still out there. Most of them have been searching for months and know exactly what a home is worth when they see it.

What we are telling our clients

• Get pre-approved before you start viewing, not after.

• Look at sold prices, not asking prices.

• Ask about the roof, the sewer line and the electrical panel on every viewing.

• Leave room in your budget for the first year of repairs.

When to call us

If you are thinking about a move in the next twelve months, a short call now will save you time later. We will tell you what your budget buys today and what we expect next season, with the numbers behind it.