Buying a residence in Jupiter Florida can be a hair raising experience. You will experience a roller coaster of emotions while finding the right place, securing the loan and finally moving in.

For most of us, the first time home purchase is the largest investment we’ve ever considered. The emotions of purchasing something so expensive and personal can often cloud our business judgment.

Most home purchasers looking ot buy a home in Jupiter Florida, do little or no research before they invest their nest egg. Doesn’t it make sense to become as completely informed as possible before you buy your first home? This special report is designed to help you avoid 10 common and crucial mistakes when buying Jupiter Florida real estate.

The right real estate professional can help you make good, sound business decisions based on your personal situation.

1.Inspect, Inspect and Inspect- Go over the inspection report with a fine tooth comb. Make sure the report was done by a professional organization.

For condo purchases as well as single family homes or town homes in communities with a home owners' association in Jupiter Florida, go over the, by-laws, and Association Fees. Don’t take anything for granted... inspect  and read everything!

2. Imagine the Property Vacant- Your furnishings and decorations will be the ones filling this new residence. Don’t be swayed by beautiful furniture; it leaves with the owner.

3.Income + Lifestyle = Mortgage Payment- Sit down with your professional real estate agent and honestly discuss your income level and living expenses. Take into account future considerations, children, add-ons, amenities, and fix-ups. Your dream home is certainly worth a sacrifice, but don’t mortgage your entire future. 

4.View Several Homes- See at least 7-10 properties. Don’t move too slowly, but don’t move on the first property you see. With your agent’s help, you should be able to view enough properties to get a good overall perspective of the home market. When you find the right property, all the leg work will be worth it.

5.Utilize Your Team- By aligning yourself with the right real estate professional, you will have an entire team at your disposal. Utilize your lender, title rep and agent. Each of them should work hand in hand for your benefit. Explore all the options before you sign.

6.Be Columbo- Check out all costs and expenses before you sign- utilities, taxes, insurance, maintenance and home owner association or condo dues if applicable. Make sure all utilities (gas, electricity, and water) are on during your walk-through so you can inspect everything in working order. Ask lots of questions and be very detail conscious.

7.Do a Final Walk-Through- Visit the property in Jupiter Florida after all furnishings have been moved out to be sure there are no surprises. Be absolutely positive the property was left exactly as you had agreed upon in the contract. Things that could have been spotted in a final walk-through are often unintentionally overlooked.

8.Plan For Flexibility- Closing dates are not written in stone even though in Florida they are more certain than in many other states. Allow for contingencies and have a back-up plan. If you or the sellers need a little more time to conclude the final arrangements, don’t let these delays upset or frustrate you. These types of circumstances are not uncommon in a Jupiter Florida real estate transaction.

9.If It’s Not In Writing, It Doesn’t Exist- All promises and discussions should be in writing. Don’t make any assumptions or believe any assurances. Even the best intentions can be misinterpreted. Have your professional keep an ongoing log in writing of all discussions and get the seller’s written approval on all agreements.

10.Loyalty Breeds Loyalty- Be open, honest and up front with your team. Hard feelings and disloyalty will cause head aches and delays or may even keep you from getting into the home you worked so hard to locate in the Jupiter FL real estate area. Take the time to select the right real estate agent and lender in the beginning, and your first home purchase will be a pleasing and memorable experience.

Right now with the $8,000 first time buyer tax credit, low prices and low mortgage rates, this is a great time to buy your piece of paradise in the Jupiter Florida real estate market.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Jupiter Florida real estate. For complete information about the Jupiter Florida real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Jupiter Florida real estate. So please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate related questions and I will me more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at or email me using the form below.

For complete details on everything Jupiter Florida real estate visit my website at:  http://www.LivinginJupiterFL.com or call Mary Hester at (561) 632-7373.

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Mary Hester
Boca Executive Realty, LLC
Juno Beach, FL

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