5 Tips for Spring Home Buyers in Michigan

The spring market is really heating up in Southeast Michigan and properties are starting to sell quickly.  Even the homes that have been sitting patiently all winter are finding new owners and new inventory is being snapped up in days. All this activity can leave even the most qualified home buyer in the dust if they are not well prepared.  Below are a few tips to make sure that you can lock down the home of your dreams this spring:

  1. Get Pre-Approved - This is the first and most crucial step for prospective home buyers.  With competition in the market you want to be able to establish legitimacy to your REALTOR and sellers.  Plus, there is nothing worse than finding the home of your dreams and watching another buyer put it under contract while you are in the middle of getting a mortgage pre-approval.  
  2. Choose a REALTOR - If you choose a REALTOR and work with them to help you in the process.  Rather than calling a new agents each time you see a house you like, interview REALTORS in advance and choose one to work with. The result will be a loyal REALTOR dedicated to helping you find your NextHome.
  3. Review new listings daily - If you have ever found the perfect home only to find out it just went under contract, you know how important this step is.  Even more important, is making sure that you are checking inventory at a source with up to date information.  Many Internet Listing Services have delays on updates and properties can be gone before you ever see them.  Ask your REALTOR what the best local source of inventory is.  Our Website, EdgeHomeSales.com always has the most updated inventory.
  4. Take all decision makers on showings - This can be difficult but it is extremely important to make sure that everyone attends the showing. In the time it takes to get other decision makers back in the property other buyers may swoop in and make the purchase. 
  5. Make the offer - When you know you have found the right house, make an offer!  

Follow these easy steps and you will have a leg-up on the competition.  Most importantly though, have fund and don't get stressed during the process.   You are going to have a great time finding your NextHome!