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Starting Your Search
Once you’ve chosen an agent and organized your finances, it’s time to shop.
Explore
Drive through neighborhoods to get a feel for the area and review listings online. When you find a property of interest, your agent will schedule a showing and advise on long-term resale potential.
Narrow Your Search
Work with your agent to define criteria: number of bedrooms and baths, yard, school zones, and other priorities. Clear requirements help your agent identify the best matches.
It’s Time to Buy
When you find the right property, your agent will prepare an offer and handle negotiations. A strong agent analyzes associated costs, drafts the purchase agreement, and includes protective contingencies, warranties, escrow arrangements, and title considerations. Ultimately, the offer terms and final price are your decision—your agent’s role is to advise and represent your interests.
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Tips For Buying The Perfect Home
Don’t Max Out Your Budget
Even if approved at the maximum amount, leave room for closing costs, taxes, maintenance, and potential updates.
Get To Know The Area
Evaluate neighborhoods for schools, commute times, and local amenities—our Metro Atlanta market insight can help.
Don’t Skip The Inspection
Inspections reveal hidden issues and inform negotiating decisions.
Get Pre-Approved
Pre-approval signals to sellers that you’re serious and streamlines the offer process.
Make a List of Deal Breakers
Know what you can live with and what you cannot live without and also those things that can be taken care of with a simple remodel. If you need a 4 bedroom home, don't buy one with 2 that requires a massive addition which can break your budget.
Look At The Age Of Appliances & Other Systems
Some of the most expensive features of a home are Appliances, HVAC, Hot Water Heater, Septic/Well, and Roof. You should pay attention to their age and whether they have required service. You may even be able to get the seller to add a home warranty.
Check For HOA Requirements
Most neighborhoods have HOAs that govern what you can and can't do - be sure you know what the rules are for your neighborhood, and the fees associated with having an HOA. They are usually listed as annual fees.
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What Price Range Can I Afford?
Resources For Metro Atlanta Home Buyers
The journey to homeownership starts by understanding how much you can afford. One major thing to consider is your down payment, if any. Many consumers believe it's impossible to buy a home without at least 20 percent down. But thanks to various government-sponsored programs, many people can now buy a house with as little as 3.5 percent toward a down payment. Veterans of the U.S. military have zero-down programs available.
Finding a knowledgable Mortgage Loan Officer is key to recieving the most up-to-date information on available lending options. Feel free to check out or vetted list of preffered lenders below - or, if you just want to run some quick rough numbers, check out our free mortgage calculator.
Areas We Serve
- Metro Atlanta
- Atlanta
- Tucker
- Stone Mountain
- Marietta
- Sandy Springs
- Brookhaven
- Riverdale
- Union City
- Decatur
- Chamblee