By: Jessica Weston

With only 2 more months to take advantage of the $8,000 federal tax credit, those of you who are first time homebuyers are eager to utilize the government’s money and capitalize on the great offers in the real estate market. 

 However, buying your first home can be very overwhelming and confusing, especially in a market in which location, location, location is no longer the iconic slogan of the real estate industry – it’s now best deal, best deal, best deal, which broadens your search tremendously, making your decision even more overwhelming.   Buyer incentives are everywhere, and the comparable search is no longer simply comparable. 

To all of you first time homebuyers, as you spend your time searching for your perfect first home, it behooves you to work with an agent that has your best interest at heart.  He / she will help educate you to make a decision that is right for you, your pocketbook, and your lifestyle.  Your real estate agent will first instruct you to get pre-approved by a reputable lender prior to beginning your home search.  The pre-approval process will help you narrow your search by limiting the price point you can afford.  Narrowing your search to be based on price will be one step to a more simplified buying process.

An agent will not only guide you in finding your home, but will also be able to help you through the stressful contract negotiations and explain all of the underlying costs of a new home purchase.  And, as you’re choosing your new home, your agent will also help you determine if the house is not just the right house for you, but if it is also the right investment for you.

 Above are just a few of the reasons why it is imperative that a first time homebuyer work with a trusted and knowledgeable real estate.  Agents are authorized to act on your behalf and to limit the stress so you can enjoy the excitement of your first home!