SPECIAL SECTION:
Real Estate
2. Agent. Having a real estate agent in your corner for a first-time purchase is
key. Agents will not only help you navigate the home-buying process, but
can also be a valuable resource for an inside look at new homes that go on
the market. This gives buyers the opportunity to view homes that may not
have made it onto real estate websites for public viewing.
3. Location. Your dream house may not be in your dream location, and your
dream location may not have your dream house. Don’t get stuck in a rut
if you’re not seeing everything you want in your price range. Typically,
you’ll need to make some compromises with your first home. Keep a few
non-negotiables in your back pocket, but otherwise be open to the idea of
putting some of your own upgrades and changes into a home that may not
have everything on your wish list.
4. Home. Don’t get stuck in the mindset that you should spend every dollar
that you qualify for in your mortgage. This could lead to bigger problems
down the road. Look in the market under your max budget and be creative
when looking at homes for ways to make improvements or changes that
better fit your needs. A little bit of sweat equity can go a long way and will
give the home your own personal touch.
5. Offer. Once you’ve found a house you want to call “home,” work with your
real estate agent to come up with an offer the seller can’t refuse. Whether
the house needs some improvements or it’s a hot buy on the market, your
agent can guide you into making a serious offer to the seller. If you’re
feeling passionate about the home, write the seller a letter explaining
why you’re the best buyer for the home. These touches can sometimes be
the difference between getting the house of your dreams, or losing it to
another buyer.
6. Moving. You’ve done it! You’ve purchased your first home. Now that you
have a mortgage to pay, keep in mind some money-saving tips, like asking
your closest family and friends to help you move! A little pizza can go a
long way when looking for some extra help. Make a plan for those personal
touches to add to your home. Test out paint colors in each room to make
sure you like the color in the daylight. Purchase furniture after making
detailed measurements (you don’t want to come home with something
that doesn’t fit!). Add some curb appeal as a finishing touch and as a way to
meet your new neighbors!
I will strive to meet all of your
Real Estate needs in a friendly,
professional and timely manner
utilizing my 35 + years in customer
service, management and
marketing.
SALLIE PAGANO
Sales Associate
Email [email protected]
412.225.7765 mobile
412.655.0400 office
412.655.0400 x232 direct
412.225.7765 home
Pleasant Hills
10 Old Clairton Rd Ste 7
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Call for a complimentary Market
Analysis of your home’s current value!
Ginger Damiani
REALTOR®, ABR, QSC
Office: 412.831.0100
Cell: 412.427.1396
gingerdamiani.com
[email protected]
Upper Saint Clair Office
1797 N. Highland Road
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15241
WEST JEFFERSON HILLS
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