12 Struggles of First Time Buyers

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       1. Having to scan through a broad range of listings

Decisions, decisions … Condo, townhouse, semi-detached, freehold, condo townhouse? City or suburbs? New construction or preowned? The decisions you face ahead of you are endless.


       2. Having to gain that coveted preapproval.

Your credit report is your personal dating profile in the eyes of lenders. Based this they will determine whether or not they are in this relationship for the long haul, or if you were just a one night stand.


       3. Learning real estate lingo.

FSBO? SPAC? Q POS? DD Entrance? GDS? Looks and sounds like gibberish right? That is until it is translated by a real estate professional.

       4. Seeing a house that seemed much different in pictures.

You can be catfished in the real estate world to.

       5. Having to watch the love of your life slip away.

Somewhere in between the bidding wars and abundance of buyers in the marketplace, your offer to purchase your dream home might not get accepted. Then it is back to relentlessly scanning through listings.

       6. Wondering if your furniture will fit in a particular room.

“Will it even fit through the door?” ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

       7. That mini panic attack you have when your lease is about to end and you are nowhere near your closing date.

Nothing in life is ever perfect.

       8. Deciding when to fight off other bidders and counteroffers.

This is when you decisions become increasing unsettling. Should you low-ball them? Is this a reasonable offer? Is it above market value? Again let the pros take the wheel.

       9. That excruciating wait from the date of sale ‘til the day you receive the keys to your new castle.

Yes this house is now yours. No you are not allowed in it yet.


       10. Feeling your anxiety levels rising as the inspector does his walk-through.

This is especially stressful if done after you have already purchased the house on blind faith.

       11. Having to witness all the additional closing fees add up.

You have been forewarned. $$$$$$$

       12. Learning to there is more than meets the eye.

“What’s on the inside that counts” is more than just a cliché when it comes to buying a house.

Buying your first home should be an exciting time. Leave all the stress and painstaking details to a those that know better. Do not struggle through the largest transaction of your life. Take advantage of realtors with specialized knowledge and years of experience. Check out ontariopropertyshop.com to view listings and much more. 



Information gathered from: https://www.buzzfeed.com/canadianrealestateassociation/struggles-of-buying-your-first-house-as-told-by-goats?b=1&utm_term=.xt5m0mXkM#.fsBq8q32b


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