Everyone's ultimate goal in life is to own a home. When you are finally ready to take that leap and buy one, you should take note that there are 10 things to consider before purchasing a house.
First, buyers need to imagine themselves in the particular unit they are looking at either on print ads or online. They need to see whether they could stay in this house [they want to buy] for the next 10 years or at least five years. According to experts, the ideal number of years to think about owning a house is around five to seven years. If a buyer doesn't seem to see himself on this property for at least five years, they should think twice before buying it.
Second, the house should be flexible enough and should allow the prospect buyer enough space for changes especially some unexpected ones. For example, the house owner might have a family or a baby, so on. These kinds of events are usually unplanned. So, make sure the house can accommodate a nursery for the future new addition to the family.
Third, buyers should check whether they can change some of the house's features and remodel it to suit their tastes.
Fourth, let the décor match your needs and tastes.
Fifth, check the neigborhood. Take a look at the residents that surround the house. Try and see if you can feel safe while living in that house.
Sixth, buy a unit which is just good for the budget. If the budget is just around $10,000 for a new home, then look for a unit which accommodates this budget.
Seventh, don't think of a house as an investment but rather a "home." Experts said, "Buy a place that'd be great to live in first and think about its resale value." Take note that when there would be renovations to be made in the house that will also add up to the resale value for the next prospect buyer if the house owner decides to sell the house.
Eighth, always have in mind that the new house is not always nice. There might be features of this house that don't match your tastes. The same way with the old house, it doesn't mean it is not already functional just because it is old. Consider the overall house features both the new and the old house.
Ninth, aside from checking the neigborhood where the prospective house is located, check also the proximity of important establishments in the area like the pharmacy, school, etc. depending on the needs of the residents. Identify the access to traffic and what modes of transportation are available.
Tenth, if the house owner thinks that he can't stay forever in that house, try to make the house design unique and outstanding as much as possible. At least, it will not take long before this property would be sold in the market.
