#ThrowOutAQuestionThursday – April 20, 2017

1.     Be clear on what you want

               a.     geographic area

               b.     wants

               c.     must-haves

2.     Do your homework/research

               a.     realtor.com

               b.     study the neighborhoods

               c.     study the schools

3.     Talk to the bank/mortgage lender

              a.     your budget for payment

              b.     income

              c.     pre-approved

4.     Think about the future

             a.     the next five years

             b.     size matters

             c.     re-sale

5.     Find a good REALTOR

             a.     effective negotiator

             b.     tech savvy

             c.     competent in experience

6.     Set a timeline

            a.     be realistic

            b.     current situation

            c.     be patient

7.     Understand your fiscal responsibility

            a.     remember to calculate utilities

            b.     remember to calculate upkeep

           c.     remember to calculate appliances