Five Steps to Buying a Home

Plan:  Don't look at a single house until you're clear on one critical questions:  What's the mission?  Then draft a Buyer Plan that lays our details on financing, timing, and goals.

Educate:  Let your agent fine-tune the Buyer Plan, identify opportunites and teach you the art of looking at property.  A good agent can make house-hunting efficient and fun.

Execute:  Make notes about every property you see, talk with your agent about what you like and tweak your wish list.  Be ready to pounce when you find a good house.

Investigate:  Develop a buying stategy that is aggressive, but realistic.  Learn all you can about the condition of the house and let your enthusiasm grow gradually.

Celebrate:  A new home is where your heart is, so shine it up and show it off!