If you've decided you’re ready to become a homeowner, it’s time to get out there and hunt for your dream home. Before you go cruising through new neighborhoods to find a place to call your own, let Greenway share some tips to help make your house hunt just a little bit easier.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN…
As you are preparing for your house hunt, it’s important to stop and make sure the numbers add up before you actually start seriously considering home(s) to purchase. Make sure there are no major outstanding debts or other blemishes on your credit report; if there are, take the time to get them cleaned up and off your record.

 

HOUSE-HUNTING TIPS
Here are some things to keep an eye or two out for on your hunt...

1. TAKE A DRIVE AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

 

For many people, house hunting begins with hopping into the car and driving around neighborhoods they want to live in.

2. VISIT OPEN HOUSES

 

An OPEN HOUSE sign planted on a lawn is an open invitation to come in and look around. Take notes and photos of anything you can. Do so with every open house you find and you’ll be able to get a better idea of what you might want in your new home’s fixtures, lay outs and more.

 

 

This might seem to be above and beyond the call of house hunting, but it’s better to know sooner rather than later that your favorite arm chair won’t fit into the room you wanted to set it in, or that your bed frame won’t make it up to thesecond floor.

4. CHECK EVERY NOOK AND CRANNY

 

Remember, this could be your future home, so make sure you get a look at EVERYTHING to know it’s all in top condition.

 

 

Any house you decide to come back for another look at should ideally be done at a different time of day. That way you can get a better feel for not only the home, but the whole neighborhood.