Be Organized when looking for your Dream home in Tampa Bay

Now that the Tampa Real Estate market is busting at the seams with homes of all styles and price ranges and because of this we have a problem.  With so many choices, comes that feeling of being overwhelmed and lack of ability to make a decision.  By the time you make a decision, odds are the property is going to be gone.  Here is some advice if you are in the market to buying a home:

1. Figure out what you are willing to spend and then increase that by $20,000.  The reason for that is it is a buyers market and you will most likely be able to get a better house for a good deal.  Negotiate down.

2. Know exactly what you want.  Don’t waste time looking at homes that don’t meet your needs.  Put your needs on paper and stick to them.

3. Speak with a mortgage broker or your bank and be ready to supply a Pre-Qual letter when you make an offer on a home.

4. Don’t wait until you see 20 homes to make an offer.  If you find your dream home, put in an offer right away and don’t assume that something better is coming because it most likely is not.

5. Hire a good agent.  A good agent will take your needs and requirements and not waste your time with showing you homes that you don’t want to see.

With these simple tips, you should find what you are looking for within a short period of time, make an offer on it, and with any luck, be moving within 30 days.