3 Tips for Buying a Home in Spring

by Debbie Goldberg 04/19/2018

Want to purchase a home? Spring may prove to be a great time to acquire your dream residence.

Many home sellers add their properties to the spring real estate market annually. Meanwhile, homebuyers can browse a large selection of houses in spring and move closer to transforming their homeownership dream into a reality.

What does it take to secure a home in spring? Here are three tips that spring homebuyers need to know.

1. Browse the Housing Market Closely

Although many homes will be available in spring, it is important to find a residence that matches your budget and lifestyle perfectly. Thus, you'll want to browse the housing market closely and search for a property that you can enjoy for years to come.

Purchasing a house is a major decision, and as such, you'll want to allocate substantial time and resources to find a home in spring. Evaluating online home listings is ideal, and you should find out how long a home has been available, the home's age and other home information before you submit an offer on a residence.

Spring remains a popular season for open houses as well. Therefore, you may want to visit a residence to get an up-close look at a property and determine whether it fulfills your needs.

2. Submit a Competitive Offer

When it comes to submitting an offer on a home in spring, you should try to put your best foot forward.

Ultimately, submitting a competitive offer is paramount for a homebuyer. If you submit an offer that matches a home seller's needs, you can accelerate the homebuying process. On the other hand, a homebuyer who submits a "lowball" offer on a residence could miss out on a golden opportunity to acquire his or her dream residence.

Conduct plenty of research before you submit an offer on a house. By doing so, you'll be able to provide a proposal that corresponds to your budget and a home seller's expectations.

3. Work with a Real Estate Agent

The spring real estate market may be tough to navigate alone due in part to the sheer volume of properties that is available. Lucky for you, real estate agents can help you overcome any obstacles along the way and ensure that you can purchase your dream home quickly.

Hiring an experienced real estate agent can make a world of difference for a homebuyer. This real estate professional can keep you informed about new homes in your area and help you handle negotiations with a home seller. Plus, your real estate agent is always happy to respond to your homebuying queries and will do everything possible to streamline the process of purchasing a residence.

With a friendly real estate agent at your side, you can explore a wide assortment of high-quality houses and find a terrific residence in spring. Employ a real estate agent to minimize guesswork as you search for a home in spring, and you can discover your dream home in no time at all.

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About the Author

Debbie Goldberg

I'm a full time Realtor with over 30 years of experience yet young enough to embrace today's ever-changing scope of marketing and technology. Having grown up in Connecticut and moved many times (too many to count!) I can empathize with today's buyers and sellers. Strictly maintaining ethical standards and being a fierce advocate on behalf of my clients are things I take very seriously. As a buyer, you can expect me to listen to and evaluate your real estate wants and needs. I can assist in explaining relevant forms, agreements, and closing procedures. I will guide you through the process of finding the right home, negotiating your offer, adhering to all contract dates and terms as well as final walk through and closing procedures. As a seller, I will listen to and evaluate your goals, needs, and timing in order to properly price your home to get the maximum exposure needed to attract the right buyers. In addition to negotiating on your behalf, I will make sure we communicate throughout the entire process as we navigate the contract terms, finance and inspection contingencies, as well as all closing procedures. I was born in Japan, grew up in Hamden and lived in New York, Ohio and Southern California before settling down in New Haven county to raise two kids, two dogs and a cat. I'm passionate about good food and love to bake. Some of my free time has been spent volunteering at Temple Beth Sholom, a synagogue where my family has been members for over 40 years. I also spend time at Tower One/Tower East, an assisted living center in New Haven where my mother-in-law now resides. 30 years of helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals has given me the peace of mind to know that what I do everyday matters. If you are thinking of buying or selling please keep me in mind.