The Retiree Buying Process - Part III
Q: A friend said I should get a home warranty, are they worth the money?
A: If you’re buying new construction the state of Florida will require the builder to offer you a 1 year home warranty. If you are looking to purchase a home warranty for a resale home it would be wise to speak with a few reputable companies as well as some home inspectors to get a feel for what the companies cover and what the inspectors tend to see failing most frequently in a home of comparable age to the one you are considering purchasing.
Q: Until I’m ready to come look at homes, how do I see what homes are for sale?
A: Here’s where we come in handy! The more you can share with us about your wish list the more we can narrow the homes available down for you. Our Multiple Listing Service can provide you with all the homes in the market that meet your wish list. If you still aren’t finding what your heart desires, we can continue adjusting the search until it starts meeting your expectations.
This is where an agent comes in most handy since they have access to ALL the homes for sale as well as instant access to all the new listings as-soon-as they hit the market. One thing you’ll run into when searching on your own will be homes that are not active any longer or misinformation from other 3rd party sites. So having an agent from our team guiding you here is always the best and safest route to go.
Q: I’ve used several sites to find homes, do they all have the same information?
A: Any site (such as mine) that has a search for homes feature that is directly tied into the same MLS agents use will have ALL the homes. Sometimes websites like Google, Trulia, etc. only have a % of the homes because they do not have an agreement with all the MLS’s to show their data. Again this is why an agent is so important to insure the most accurate information.
Q: Is it possible for you to update me when a home I might like comes on the market?
A: Yes and your agent will be more than happy to set you up with a search today. Just email us or call with your wish list in mind. The MLS search that our agents use will update you on homes as soon as they come onto the market keeping you “In the know” at all moments.