5 Questions to Ask Before Making an Offer on a House in Encinitas
- Linda Moore, Real Estate Tips
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- August 15, 2014
5 Questions to Ask Before Making an Offer on a House in Encinitas
If you have thinned down your list of homes in Encinitas that you would like to buy, you might be anxious to submit an offer on a home. Depending on the state of the market, you might feel pressure to make an offer sooner rather than later.
Before submitting an offer on a home in Encinitas, ask yourself these 5 questions to determine if this is truly the home for you. As your number 1 real estate agent in Encinitas, I can help guide you through the process of buying a home and help answer these 5 questions.
1. What is the neighborhood like?
Often overlooked throughout the process of buying a home in Encinitas, is what the surrounding area is like. If you are moving into a new community, always search for information online about the neighborhood. Before submitting an offer, you may want to check the following:
- Crime report for the neighborhood
- School district reputation
- Local and Neighborhood amenities
- Distance to work
2. Have you visited the home at different times of the day?
To get a better feel of what it will truly be like to live in a particular home or neighborhood, visit at different times of the day. Visiting the home at night or during the weekends will provide an accurate depiction of potential neighbors.
3. Has the home been inspected?
Always have the home inspected before you begin negotiations on a home in Encinitas. Without an adequate home inspection, you won’t know what repair costs you might face down the road after purchasing the home.
4. What about taxes, homeowner association dues, homeowners insurance and utility bills?
Your monthly housing payments will include more than just your home loan amounts. Be sure to ask about taxes, homeowner association dues, insurance and utility bills, and determine if they fall within your budget.
5. What does your realtor think?
Your realtor is a great resource for you, and will answer many of the questions you have throughout your home-buying process. They will be in direct contact with the seller’s agent and can ask any specific questions you may have.
To enlist Linda Moore as your realtor in Encinitas and help find the home of your dreams, contact me at (760) 753-5925.
