6 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN TRADING UP TO A LARGER ANN ARBOR AREA HOME

Written by Tony Dulgeroff


6 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN TRADING UP TO A LARGER ANN ARBOR AREA HOME

Unlikerepparttar experience of buying a first home, when you’re looking to move up, and already own a home, there are many factors that can complicate your situation. It’s very important for you to consider these issues before you list your Ann Arbor area home for sale.

Not only is thererepparttar 112543 issue of financing to consider, but you also have to sell your present home atrepparttar 112544 right time in order to avoid eitherrepparttar 112545 financial burden of owning two homes or, just as bad,repparttar 112546 dilemma of having no place to live duringrepparttar 112547 gap between closings.

In this article, I outlinerepparttar 112548 six most common mistakes other Ann Arbor area homeowners have made when moving to a larger home. Knowledge of these six mistakes, andrepparttar 112549 strategies to overcome them, will help you make informed choices before you put your existing home onrepparttar 112550 market. Keep these six points in mind. The Ann Arbor area has a very active home buying market. Ann Arbor area home sellers are getting acceptable offers every day, during any part ofrepparttar 112551 year. Proper pricing is alwaysrepparttar 112552 key to selling any home. Help-U-Sell Spectrum Realty in Saline Michigan offers a wonderful menu of services to their clients. Since Help-U-Sell charges thousands less thanrepparttar 112553 traditional 6-7% that most ofrepparttar 112554 other Ann Arbor area real estate agents are charging, you'll have more pricing flexibility and greater negotiating power. Avoid these common mistakes-

1. Looking though rose-colored glasses.

Most of us dream of improving our lifestyle and moving to a larger home. The problem is that there's sometimes a discrepancy between our hearts and our wallets. You drive by a home that you fall in love with only to find that it's already sold or that it’s more than what you are willing to pay. Most homeowners get caught in this hit or miss strategy of home searching when there's a much easier way of going about it. For example, all Help-U-Sell full service, full time Realtors offer a Home Buyer System that will put you inrepparttar 112555 home that fits your needs and wants. This program cross-matches your criteria with ALL available homes that are onrepparttar 112556 market. A program like this helps homeowners take off their rose-colored glasses and, affordably, move intorepparttar 112557 perfect home.

2. Failing to make necessary repairs and improvements.

If you want to getrepparttar 112558 best price forrepparttar 112559 Ann Arbor area home you're selling, there will certainly be things you can do to enhance it and make it more desirable. These repairs and improvements do not necessarily have to be expensive. But even if you do have to make a minor investment, it will often come back to you ten-fold inrepparttar 112560 price you are able to get when you sell. It's very important that these improvements be made before you put your home onrepparttar 112561 market. If cash is tight, investigate an equity loan that you can repay on closing.

3. Not selling your existing home first.

5 Things In Selecting The Best Mortgage You Should Know

Written by Paul Kellum


Your goal is not only to findrepparttar best rates and programs, by searching through a huge number of lenders products, and save yourself thousands of dollars on mortgage payments every year, but also, to save time and hassle by simplifyingrepparttar 112542 loan process and reducingrepparttar 112543 paperwork. Here are some things you can keep in mind when selecting a mortgage provider.

1. Shop For Rates

You should get instant online free quotes, and be able to apply securely online.

2. Apply Online

Be able to use a secure online application and let a qualified loan specialist help you findrepparttar 112544 best loan program.

3. Get Prequalified

Find out how much money you can borrow for your next home purchase!

4. Get Pre-Approved

Get free, no obligation pre-approved commitment letter that you qualify.

5. Loan Processing And Approval

This is when your loan is processed, goes through underwriting and final approval.

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