Idaho Home Buyer Tools

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Idaho Home Builder Resources

There are a number of reasons people decide to buy a home:

• Relocation
• Tired of renting
• Promotion at work
• Growing family
• Downsizing
• Finally saved enough money

Most of the time a major event happens in someone's life that opens the door for change. Maybe there was a salary increase or you finally got the bonus you were hoping for? Maybe you are expecting your first child or just one more? Whatever reason you want to buy a home, it is a serious subject that requires a professional to help you navigate the waters of real estate. Showing our clients around homes for sale is just the tip of the iceberg. Writing contracts, negotiations, financing, contingencies, appraisals, inspections, and much more go into helping you acquire your home. There are countless steps and deadlines that must be completed.

Our home buyer resources are here to help you and we are ready to be your personal advocate. We have helped hundreds of people find and win their ideal home. If you are ready to buy now or need to get things in order so that when the time comes you can pull the trigger, get started, or call us at 208.219.7683

If you need to sell your house first find out what your home is worth.

1. Be realistic
   Buy what you can afford to enjoy
    
2. Define what it looks like
   Identify needs and wants
    
3. Explore the area
   Identify where you really should live based on your lifestyle
    
4. Ask questions
   Do your due diligence
    
5. Stay in sync
   Frequent communication with everyone involved in your success
    
6. Stay focused
   Too many options are distracting
    
7. Commit!
   Find what you like and make it yours

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