Can the internet help you buy your first home?

Stuart Zullo Casula real estate | Latest News | Professionals Paradise Realty | Real Estate Tips 9th October, 2013 No Comments

InternetConsumerism is fast becoming an online sport.  In fact, when it comes to banking, shopping, staying in touch with friends, finding directions, or deciding which movie to see, often the first place we turn is our PC or smartphone.  We’re using online help more and more, and for more diverse needs than ever before.  While shopping for books, clothes, makeup and music are fairly standard internet usages, it’s easy to forget that many people’s search for Liverpool real estate similarly begins online.

Before you even step inside the front door of an open home, you may want to do a little research into how much money you’ll have to play with.  There are loads of online calculators available, including those that give you an idea of how much you can borrow, and how much your monthly repayments will be.  Wile it’s important to speak to a financial advisor, these calculators will help to give you some idea of the types of figures you’ll be dealing with, and help you to establish the price bracket you’ll be searching in.

Once you know what price bracket to search in, what better way to start your search than online.  All of our properties are listed online, and in just a few clicks you will be able to see the properties available in your price bracket, their features, photos of the property, and a map of its location.  Now don’t forget, you may need to make some compromises – it’s unlikely that your dream home will be available at the bottom end of your price bracket.  Make a list of your non-negotiable features (this could be anything from a certain number of bedrooms, proximity to schools, shops or transport, or a great shed or outdoor area), and weigh up each property in relation to your list.  Start a list of all the Liverpool homes that meet most features on your list and are in your price bracket.  Once you have your list, it’s time to start making serious enquiries.

Buying a home shouldn’t be stressful; it should be an exciting and positive experience.  We encourage first home buyers to come in or contact one of our sales people at Professionals Paradise Realty Casula Real Estate as a first step so we can walk you through the process and help make your dream a reality.