If you are preparing to buy a house with your significant other, there are some unique considerations that will apply for you that wouldn't necessarily be a factor if you were married. Understanding the details can help you to finalize the sale in the best way possible for both of you. Here are a few things to consider as you approach the home-buying process:
Consider What Type Of Ownership You Want
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If you are putting your home up for sale, and a real estate agent will be making a listing for it, you will want to make sure that you are doing all you can in order to make that listing pop. The more the listing pops, the more attention it will gain. The more attention it gains, the more people will come view it, and the quicker it is that you might find yourself getting an offer.
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If your home has been sitting on the market for longer than you would have liked, there are steps you can take to make your home more appealing to your target audience and get the offers rolling in.
Get Rid of Clutter
The first thing you need to do is get rid of all the clutter in your home. If your home is filled with personal items, and every shelf and space is occupied, your home may be a little too personal, preventing buyers from picturing themselves in your home.
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One of the biggest considerations when you're purchasing a home is the crime rate. High crime rates mean low property values, high insurance rates, and (of course) a greater risk to yourself and your family. Many neighborhoods are rated by how safe they are. When looking at homes and condos, there are some signs that the area you're looking in is low in crime.
New Surveillance Systems
Is the surveillance system brand new and well-updated?
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Is the lease on your current place going to be up in the next few months? Are you thinking about taking advantage of this fact to move to somewhere else that better fits your family and/or your lifestyle? Not everyone is able to live just anywhere. Sometimes the crime rate has gone up since you moved in, sometimes you don't get along with a particular neighbor, sometimes you need to upsize or downsize your living space, and sometimes it's for entirely different reasons.
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