Buying a new home is definitely one of the most stressful events you’ll undertake in your life. In fact, according to University Hospitals, moving ranks in the top five most stressful events, right up there with the death of a loved one, divorce, losing your job, and a major illness or injury.
However, there are a variety of things you can do right now to help minimize the stress of buying a new home!
In the video below, Katie and I discuss our top six tips for homebuyers that can reduce the stress of the situation.
As we discuss in the video, getting pre-qualified for a loan is one of the very best things you can do when shopping for a new home.
Not only does pre-qualification help you figure out the price range at which you should shop, but it also communicates to sellers that you mean business when you put in an offer. Being pre-qualified might even make the transaction go more smoothly and a little more quickly, too. Take about stress relief!
Of course, having a Realtor in your corner is a great idea as well – and it’s free! That’s because in the vast majority of cases, the seller pays the real estate commissions. That means you benefit from having a professional represent your interests without actually having to pay for it.
Be sure to watch our full video above for insights into four other must-have tips for homebuyers. Even if you follow just a couple of these tips, you’ll be in a much better position to buy a home, and have less stress to boot!