HOW TO AVOID THE TOP 10 HOME-BUYER MISTAKES
Tim Coen — Broker and Owner of Priority Home Realty Group
I want you to have the best possible experience finding and buying your new home!
As your coach, guide, negotiator, advocate, confidant, and ally I help you get smoothly and successfully to where you want to be.
THESE TIPS WILL HELP KEEP YOU FROM THE DETOURS, DELAYS, AND DEAD ENDS THAT COULD KEEP YOU FROM SUCCESSFULLY BUYING YOUR HOME.
TIP 1: ASK FOR HELP RIGHT AWAY
Don’t wait until you are fully ready to buy before asking for my help.
I’m always happy to answer questions & share ideas.
The sooner we talk, the more time, money, and hassle I can save you.
“Tim helped me buy my first house. It was an absolute pleasure to work with him. Tim is an excellent realtor: extremely knowledgable, honest and helpful. Tim made the process truly painless. I fully intend to use his services in the future.”
TIP 2: GET PRE-APPROVED BEFORE YOU LOOK
Avoid falling in love with homes you really can’t afford—don’t just start looking at homes you assume will work.
It only takes a few minutes to connect with a good lender and confirm exactly what loan options you have so you can avoid being blindsided by surprises.
The earlier you start, the more a good lender can help you boost your buying power, so you don't miss great homes you assumed were out of reach.
“Tim had previously helped our daughter buy a home, so when we decided to buy ourselves he was our first call. Through the process he let us make our choices but was there to answer any questions we had. We are very grateful for everything he was part of in the whole process. We would recommend him to anyone wishing to buy or sell a home.”
TIP 3: GIVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TIME
Start in time to get a good feel for your options—don’t stress yourself out by having to hurry to choose your home in time to get moved.
You may want to look at several homes before you choose so you know how the one you love compares with others.
It will take at least a month to close on the home you choose once you have a contract, and we might not get a contract on the first home you try to buy.
TIP 4: SIMPLIFY YOUR DATA SOURCES
Avoid getting excited about homes already under contract—don’t drive yourself crazy by trusting multiple online sources that may be out-of-date.
I’ll build you a home-search website with the most current and accurate information available for all the homes that might interest you.
I’ll give you real-time updates whenever anything changes, so you can easily keep track of your favorites and add notes or questions.
“My wife and I have had the best real estate experience with Tim. Out of all of the brokers we have worked in the past Tim has been the best by far. Tim is very knowledgeable of the real state market, process, etc. I enjoyed brainstorming and discussing our options with him during the entire process. He is very personable and people oriented. He understood our plans and helped us accomplish them without pushing his personal agenda. When it comes to real estate I would only work with him. I strongly recommend him!”
TIP 5: STICK TO YOUR PRICE RANGE
It is easy to fall in love with homes that are just out of reach, but looking at them will make it harder to want the ones you can actually buy.
Don’t count on being able to negotiate big discounts.
Avoid tempting yourself with higher priced homes. Choose from the available homes you can afford..
“Tim was great to work with on the purchase of our home. He was accessible and responsive. We especially admire his negotiation skills, and appreciate his use of new technologies to expedite communication and contract handling. We love our new home and don't plan on moving again soon, however if we were to need a Realtor we would choose Tim Coen.”
TIP 6: CHOOSE A REAL HOUSE
Don’t wait for the perfect home to come along—no home is perfect, and your best choice may require reasonable compromise.
Don't try to form a fantasy house by combining the best features you've seen from the different available homes.
Keep a running list of your current top three that you’ve seen, and forget the rest.
TIP 7: MOVE FAST ENOUGH TO WIN
Don’t overthink your choice or hesitate once you find a home you love.
We need to get the seller to agree to sell it to you, so you won’t have to worry about them selling it to someone else first.
You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions about, research, and investigate your home once we have a contract but before you complete your purchase.
“I have purchased many homes throughout my life time. and I can honestly say that working with Tim Coen has been a great experience for my wife and I. He has demonstrates professionalism even under (buyer generated) duress, and multitasking. The sum of it is ; you end up with the house you wanted and a good friend.”
TIP 8: ASK ALL YOUR QUESTIONS
Don’t assume anything. Ask!
I’m here to help with information, perspective, and ideas whenever you want them.
Check out all the information I’ll supply about your new home, and do the recommended inspections to make sure you know everything important to you before you buy.
“Tim was great to work with on the purchase of our home. He was accessible and responsive. We especially admire his negotiation skills, and appreciate his use of new technologies to expedite communication and contract handling. We love our new home and don't plan on moving again soon, however if we were to need a Realtor we would choose Tim Coen.”
TIP 9: COOPERATE WITH YOUR LENDER
Don’t make your lender’s job hard by withholding information—fully disclose everything so there are no surprises.
Don't make big purchases, new credit applications, or job changes without asking your lender first.
Don't delay the process—be quick to supply all the documents and signatures your lender needs.
TIP 10: KEEP A HEALTHY PERSPECTIVE
Don’t be distracted from your goals & priorities by the emotional ups and downs of the process.
Stay optimistic as we work together to overcome challenges and obstacles.
Nurture the relationships that make your house a home.
“We loved working with Tim. Not only did he get our sold for a great price and in a timely manner, he helped us buy the perfect home for our growing family. It was amazing how God opened the right house for us at the right time, and it helped to work with Tim who helped us remember to rely on God during the sometimes challenging roller coaster of selling and buying a home at the same time.”
I'd love to help you successfully reach your goals, protect you from painful mistakes, and assist you in enjoying the adventure!
LET’S GET STARTED TODAY!
The first step toward finding and securing your new home is to EXPLORE MORE ABOUT HOME BUYING!
“The best of the best!! He’s more than just a realtor, he’s your best friend and he loves what he does and it shows. Without Tim on our side, we would have lost our perfect house. He is just a breath of fresh air and when dealing with the stress of looking and buying a home, you need him on your side. I would recommend Tim to anyone that’s looking for an honest, down to earth, and reliable realtor that’s always looking out for your best interests. Thanks for everything!!”
TIM COEN — Honoring God by Serving You
Understanding YOUR goals
You already have access to lots of information, but do you have someone who deeply understands what’s most important to you?
I ask insightful questions, listen carefully to help you clarify your priorities, and deeply care about you. I prioritize what you value most!
Meeting YOUR needs
You have something important you want to accomplish, but do you know the safest and most effective way to get there?
I have deep knowledge, experience, and tools from 40+ years of serving people and 20+ years in real estate in the Colorado Springs / Pikes Peak area. I guide you to success!
Earning YOUR trust
You have a compelling interest in how this goes, but are you confident and comfortable that someone is putting your interests first?
I am completely committed to treating you the way I would want to be treated. I succeed only when YOU feel valued and protected!
Valuing YOUR lasting friendship
Your story will be filled with challenges and victories long after your successful closing, so are you open to sharing about it with me?
I will always see you as a person I care about, not as a past or potential paycheck. I stay available to encourage and help you any way I can!
Helping those YOU introduce to me
You want the people you care about to feel safe and protected too, so do you have a trusted friend you can connect them with?
I want you to be so happy with how I have helped you that you’re eager to share your experience with them. I honor God—and honor you—by serving them well too!