Posts Tagged ‘home buyer mistakes’

Raymond Stoklosa

Part IV: The 12 Biggest Mistakes Even Smart Peninsula Home Buyers Make…

Here are the last of the 12 Biggest Mistakes Even Smart Home Buyers Make. Happy House Hunting! Mistake #10 — Underestimating the importance of location The size and condition of the home are far less important than the property’s location. You cannot change the location of a home. Almost everything else is changeable. Location is [...]

Raymond Stoklosa

Part III: The 12 Biggest Mistakes Even Smart Peninsula Home Buyers Make…

Mistake #7 — Declining a home warranty protection plan Trying to save a few dollars by declining a home warranty can be a costly error in judgment. For a relatively small cost a home owner can obtain a substantial measure of protection against unexpected breakdowns and malfunctions. Recommendation: Obtain a home warranty plan Home Warranty [...]

Raymond Stoklosa

Part II: The 12 Biggest Mistakes Even Smart Peninsula Home Buyers Make…

Here are another few keep in mind as you look for your new home this weekend… Mistake #4 — Bidding blind Blind bidders ignore recent sales activity of competitive homes, and pay a steep price for their over-sight. Listing prices are not indicative of the real value of a home. The Seller’s Agent (e.g. Listing [...]

Raymond Stoklosa

Part I: The 12 Biggest Mistakes Even Smart Peninsula Home Buyers Make

I have been talking for years about home buying mistakes that even my smart clients make and many real estate experts agree that these recommendations are vital to successful home buying. Don’t let enthusiasm cloud your good judgment. From emotions to economics observe the following guidelines and increase the likelihood of achieving the best home [...]