5 Questions Every Buyer Should Be Ready to Answer

It’s important to always be crystal clear on the direction you are wanting to take and your preferences. Know where you stand and share this with us when you call on us as your agents so that we are all on the same page!

Here are 5 questions you should be ready to answer:

1. Why are you buying and why is now the right time to move? When do you want/need to be in your new home?

KNOWING WHY YOU are buying a new home at this specific time is very helpful in tailoring our real estate services to fit YOUR needs. For instance, you may have a home to sell. We can help you with that, of course. Or, your lease may end soon. No matter what your timing is, we will be prepared to see you through the entire Buying/Selling process.

Everyone’s timing is different.


2. How many houses have you already seen and what are your 3 favorite areas?

This question helps us gain a better understanding of your recent real estate experience. Also, we would like to know your 3 favorite areas – this is an easy way to begin discussing the importance you place on schools, demographics, and where you want to live.


3. If we found your perfect home tomorrow, what would you do?

We would ask this question so we can evaluate your readiness to actually move and better grasp your preferred timeline. If you are a first-time home buyer, we will go over the closing process and any other details that you need to know about buying a new home.

4. Are you working with a lender?

We would like to know if you are pre-approved. If so, who is your lender? And if you have not been pre-approved, we would be happy to refer you to a local lender with whom we have had good results.

It is important during the home-buying process that we are able to keep in touch with your lender and provide them information to help a smooth loan process.


5. What would be a deal breaker?

Please tell us what you DON’T want! Specifically, what features, or lack of, would immediately rule out a home for you? This will save tons of time and energy while finding the best home for you. Everyone has different preferences when it comes to their next home, and understanding what to omit speeds up the buying process.