House Hunting Mistakes to Avoid for your Boston Home

Home searches are not always simple and it's easy to make a mistake while searching for your perfect Boston home. Having helped potential buyers through countless searches I've learned what not to do during a home search. If you are in the midst of home search or are thinking of starting soon, please consider these tips.

Missing out on the “one”

Boston home inventory can move fast and desirable homes move even faster. Make sure you are using all of the house hunting tools available to you. A seasoned real estate professional local to Boston, like myself, can help move you beyond the online search sites. Access to the local MLS search is very convenient and a real estate professional also knows the ins and outs of what just came on the market or what may soon be on the market.

Getting hung up on price per square foot

First off, square footage is not guaranteed to be accurate so make sure you aren't searching just by price per square foot, you may miss out on many opportunities. Also, consider that from neighborhood to neighborhood, Boston home's price per square foot varies. What you get for that price per square foot can vary wildly depending on where you are searching.

Desperation

If you have sold your current home or have a lease that is ending soon it is easy to get antsy and to jump on a property just to have some place to live. Consider a back up plan such as short-term or corporate rental options while you wait for your dream home to come on the market.

Forgetting the inspection

Since we don't live in a perfect world where every issue in a home is disclosed openly, it is important to get an inspection. Many issues can also go unknown to the current owners so even if you know the sellers make sure to pay for a pest and contractor inspection. The inspection will identify any current issues or potential threats in the future. You can also use it as a means of negotiation.

Buying a Boston home is one of the most exciting milestones you’ll reach during your lifetime. Before you start scouring the Internet in search of your new pad, be sure to keep in mind the important items above. And when you are ready please contact a Boston real estate agent. Without the guidance of a local expert, it can be tricky to cover all of the city's vibrant neighborhoods! As a Boston real estate agent my services extend beyond helping buyers and sellers through their transactions. I thoroughly enjoy getting prospective residents familiar with their surroundings and exposing them to the best of everything Boston, MA has to offer. I hope to speak with you soon!

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

(617) 861-3631

Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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