Decide
To Buy

Preparation

Choosing A
Real Estate
Agent

Time to Go
Shopping

Escrow
Inspections
& Appraisals

Moving In

Once those preparations are out of the way, it is time to go shopping for your new home.  To find the right property for you start by taking a drive to explore various communities.

Take a Drive.

Get to know the neighborhoods, complexes, or subdivisions, which interest you. Drive around and get a feel for what it would be like to own a property in the area. Start getting a sense of the properties available in those areas.  Many of the communities in southwest Florida are gated.  As a result, weekends are a great time to explore the community since there are usually open houses which will allow you entrance into the housing development and an opportunity to check out a few houses.

Narrow Your Search.

Select a few properties that interest you the most and have your real estate agent make appointments to visit them. Ask your real estate agent about the potential long term resale value of the properties you are considering.

Time to Buy.

Once you have picked out the property you want to purchase, your real estate agent can help you make an offer that the seller will accept. A good agent will investigate the potential costs and expenses associated with the new property. An agent can also help you draft your offer in a way that gives you the advantage over another offer.