A Beginner’s Guide To Buying A House

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Moving into a beautiful new home in a sought-after neighborhood can help create the life that you always imagined for you and your family. 

However, purchasing a property is one of the most significant investments you will make in your lifetime. So, if the process is not smoothly executed, then your dream could soon turn into a nightmare.

Therefore, to ensure that everything goes according to plan, It’s essential to work with a group of professionals that can offer you the most up-to-date advice to help you become a homeowner. 

So, to point you in the right direction towards achieving your goal of homeownership, Lizotte Inspection Services has put together a beginner’s guide to buying a house. By following this guide, you will understand the various experts that you need to hire.

Getting Started

Hire a realtor: A realtor will be by your side every step of the way. Therefore, it’s essential that you choose one that is not selling the house you want to buy. To find an independent realtor, get on the phone, and ask close friends and family for recommendations. 

Once you have checked out their online reputations, and have narrowed down one, make sure that you visit them to see if you like each other and can build a rapport.

Hire a good lawyer: It’s crucial that you hire an experienced lawyer specializing in real estate. Your realtor should recommend one that they are comfortable working with but you must also carry out your own due diligence.

Next Steps

Hire a home inspector: The home inspection is critical, so ensure that you can find a good one that knows what they are looking for and covers the whole house from roof to basement. Don’t go with the home inspector that your realtor suggests. Instead, gather a few names and ask them all the same questions to make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. 

Take a quick call: After a comprehensive home inspection is complete, time is of the essence. Therefore, make a fast decision to buy the property or not, and put your trust in your realtor.

They know the ins and outs of the industry and will walk you through the remaining steps to close the deal.

Advice From The Pros

Avoid hiring novices: A good inspector will spend four or five hours meticulously inspecting the house, and will have a routine that they perform to ensure that they do not miss anything out. It will enable them to find any potential issues that could lower the value of the home considerably or even make you think twice about buying it. 

Consequently, don’t get a friend or family member to do the inspection. (Even if your uncle is a plumber, he is not going to know everything). 

Don’t stress: If you have done your homework, then you will be working with a dream team, which will give you the peace of mind to enjoy the ride.

At Lizotte Inspection Services, our goal is to exceed your expectations. As the go-to experts in Saskatoon, SK, for home inspections, you can feel confident purchasing your dream house with us. 

We also specialize in mold inspection, moisture testing, Ozonation, and appliance recall check.

Visit our website to learn more or contact Lizotte Inspection Services today. 

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