Things You Shouldn't Do

TOP MISTAKES YOU CAN MAKE SHOPPING FOR A HOME

Look for a home before being FULLY approved for a loan
Have unreasonable expectations
Believe what you see on HGTV (pst...it's scripted)
Fail to realize you may find a home the very first day
Violate the 80/10/10 Rule: if the house has 80% of what you want, 10% of things you can change and 10% of things you can live with, It's a Keeper!
Always presume you are being video-recorded, don't speak in the home-you could lose your negotiating power
Trash talk about the property in front of the owners or renters
Sleep On It (in a hot market, if you sleep on it, you might not get to sleep in it)
Consider a short sale property if you want to be in control of the process or move immediately
Get advise from someone that has not purchased in the last year (rules change almost daily)
Not consider a home warranty
Neglect to get a home inspection
Post your real estate thoughts on Social Media (these can easily be viewed by anyone
Go window shopping and allow people to pull your credit report
Wire money to the title company or anyone without verifying first with the title company via phone or myself
Co-sign for a loan for anyone