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2. Location. Location. Location.
When narrowing down where you want your home to be, it’s
best to first determine how much you can borrow. You don’t
want to have your heart set on a location and come to find
it is out of your budget. Look at what is most important to
you. Is it proximity to parks and good schools, or access to
entertainment and nightlife, or lots of land to spread out? From
there, you may find exactly where you want to be that fits your
spending limit.
3. Create a must-have list and a wish list.
What’s non-negotiable in your new home? Is it an integral
garage or open-concept floor plan or a pool? Now, is a pool
really a non-negotiable? (We do live in Pittsburgh with sunny
days less than half of the year.) Be realistic with your must-have
list and your wish list. While a pool may seem dreamy, many
communities have local swim clubs or gyms that provide all
the joy of having a pool without the work. You may not get
everything on your must-have list, but be creative on ways to
potentially add those “musts” once you move in.
4. Things (including houses) are not always as they
appear.
Just like models in magazines with no wrinkles, home photos
are often taken at their very best angle. What may seem dreamy
and flawless on a comp uter screen may be crumbling and
cracking in real life. Hit the streets with your local agent to
see your favorite homes in person. You’ll be able to explore
all of the sights unseen in the photos, including what the
neighborhood is like. Maybe you find a lovely home, but come
to learn it’s next to a busy freeway or shopping center. Never
stray from the sentiment that seeing is believing!
5. Be patient; it’s a process.
Unfortunately, you’re not the only buyers in the market. Many
are looking for similar offerings in a home. You may lose out
on what you think is the perfect home, but keep your head up!
Something just as good, if not better, will come along—because
where there are buyers, there are sure to be more sellers!
Whether you’re looking to buy or to sell, there are hundreds of
resources available to you and your family. Start smart by doing your
research. Is now the time to put your home on the market? What’s
the buyers market like this season? Don’t rush to make a decision
just because spring is here. Homes are bought and sold throughout
the year, so make sure the time is right. As a first step, review your
finances. If you’re on the right track to having a good bit saved, you’re
probably ready to start your must-have/wish lists. Reach out to a
real estate agent to help you get acquainted with the communities
you have in mind and the neighborhoods you can afford. If you’ve
been talking about moving, take a look at your home. Do you have
repairs to make before putting your home on the market? You’ll want
to make any small upgrades, declutter and rearrange rooms prior to
taking pictures of your home to show potential buyers.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Realty One’s Kim Davidovich
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Over 20 Years of Sales Experience Working for You
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f there’s one thing Kim Davidovich knows,
it’s the South Hills. A lifelong resident
of Bethel Park and a member of the
Bethel Park Chamber of Commerce’s
Board of Directors, Davidovich not
only has her finger on the pulse of the
community’s business demographic, but
the demographic of people utilizing those
businesses as well.
“I’ve been in sales my whole life and I’ve
enjoyed sales because it’s a people job
where you meet and interact with someone
new every day,” she says. “Real estate
allows me to put my clients first, use my
persistence to make things happen and to
enact real change for people.”
As far as residential real estate goes,
Davidovich notes that her personal joy is in
working with first-time homebuyers.
“I love seeing people who’ve never
owned a home before and their excitement
through the whole transaction,” she
explains. “You can’t help but be happy to
see people get into a home that’s perfect
for them.”
Excellence in her profession is important
to Davidovich, and she works tirelessly
for her clients. She thrives on attention to
detail, and makes a point of maintaining
effective communication with every client.
“I am never late for an appointment, and
I am always responsive to my clients’ needs,”
she says. “Without question, I give 100
percent to my clients! I respect them, and
their time.”
For more information on Kim Davidovich,
go to www.realtyonegroup.com, or
call her at the office at 724.941.1427 or
directly on her cell at 412.580.2037. The
office is located at 2857 Washington
Road, McMurray, 15317. You can
also email her with any questions at
[email protected].
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