Many homebuyers will enter the housing market this year, unaware of how real estate works on both ends of the transaction. One of the first steps you can do to learn the rules of Ocean City real estate is to team up with an experienced professional to navigate you through the process. Below are a few more tips for success in buying a home on Maryland and Delaware’s Eastern Shore this year, each one keeping you on the right side of all parties involved.
Be Upfront with Where You Are in Your Journey
Real estate indeed begins with a home search and can mean many home tours for homebuyers along the way. However, if you are just “window shopping,” be sure to tell your agent. They will want to know exactly where you are in the process of buying an Ocean City condo, your price range, your wants and needs in a home and more.
Be Polite on Home Tours
You may think all home tours are to the point— simply waltzing through an Ocean City condo, mulling over each feature of the property and how it applies to your wish list. But for some homebuyers, home tours can turn into an event. Keep your crowd to a minimum, especially if it’s your first time through a home. Remember, if you’re just starting out, keep the crowd to a minimum.
Be Punctual
When preparing to buy a new home on Maryland and Delaware’s Eastern Shore, it’s important to be punctual both with the seller and with your agent. If you’re going to be late to your home tour, let them know. If you’re farther along in the homebuying process and will not be able to make an appointment to sign paperwork, let them know. Being on time is one way to stay in the positive with all parties in a real estate transaction.
Don’t Overstep Before the Home Is Yours
All of your homebuying questions will indeed run through your agent and we at McNamara & Associates are happy to answer them. Think of your Ocean City real estate agent as your communication center— all things must go through them, all things concerning your new home. “Even if you’re under contract, don’t just show up at the property unannounced or lurk around the yard planning your herb garden,” says Yahoo Finance. “The place isn’t yours until you’ve closed and have keys in hand.”
Want more details on how to buy a home in Ocean City this year? Let’s chat about how we at McNamara & Associates can help you make your home sale a success!
Monica McNamara
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
(410) 723-5344
Monicac@Ocean-CitySales.com
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