Homebuying 101

Why
What
Where
When
How

WHY?

PAYING RENT

YOU WANT MORE LIVING SPACE

YOU DON'T WANT TO BE TOLD

A LANDLORD DOESN'T TELL YOU

YOU START TO BUILD

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WHAT?

CONDO (+)

• Urban Areas
• No Maintenance
• More affordable
• Secure - Lock & Go
• Sense of Community
• HOA dues force savings
• Economy of Scale

CONDO (-)

• Rental/Pet Restrictions
• First down/Last up
• Special Assessments $$
• Drama/Bickering
• Rules & Regulations

HOME +

• Control Environment
• Remodel at Will
• Flexible to Rent
• Better Long-term Fit
• Better Investment
• No HOA Dues

HOME -

• Maintenance
• Budget for Big Repairs
• Generally More Expenses
• Further from Urban Core
• Remodel-itis

WHERE?

Commute
Family
Investment
Future

Capitol Hill
Queen Anne
Edmonds
Ravenna/Greenlake
Kirkland
West Bellevue

Bothell/Kenmore
Lynnwood
Shoreline
Lake Forest Park
Burien
Columbia City

WHEN?

AS SOON AS YOU CAN

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HOW?

CHOOSE A REAL ESTATE BROKER

SELECT FOR

• Passion
• Experience
• Commitment
• Excellence
• Technology
• Personality/chemistry

NOT FOR A REBATE

• Pay on average 3% more
• Don't know latest winning strategies
• Not available 24/7
• Passed from one person to another
• Expect you to find it yourself
• Don't help you through the rough spots
• Aren't there after you close
• You're a transaction, not a client

TOP AGENTS

• Know the market
• Suggest homes & areas
• Help you avoid over-paying
• Minimize risks while making your offer stand out
• Only succeed when you succeed

GET STARTED

• Research areas
• Analyze needs
• Search online
• Go to open houses
• Prepare financially

QUESTIONS?