1. Find an agent that will listen to what you want in a home. One that will go the extra mile to help you find the home of your dreams.
2. Get pre-approved with a local mortgage company. Your agent will help you choose one that will be easy to work with and get the lowest closing costs and best interest rates.
3. After touring each home write down what you liked and didn't like. Develop a rating system that will help narrow the field. 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest. You may want to bring a digital camera.
4. Eliminate right away the ones that clearly do not meet your standards.
5. When you find your new home, make an offer right away. When they are sold they are gone.
The "Red Shoes" Experience for a Home Buyer