When it comes to buying Tahoe Keys Real Estate, you often rely on your Tahoe Keys Realtor to lead you through the home buying process. After all, they are the gurus when it comes to searching for properties, making offers and all the steps that go along with the entire real estate transaction.  So what about when is time for them to buy a home for sale in Tahoe Keys? You may wonder if they use any magical short cuts or tips they want to keep private.  While most agents typically share these tips with their clients, there are a few “path less traveled” ideas they use to snatch up their own Tahoe Keys real estate for sale.

Get familiar with Excel. When shopping for a home you will want to keep track of your wants and needs and match them up with potential homes in an organized way. So go ahead and figure out the must have items like square footage, bed, bath and budget. For every home you view, write down the address and price and how each home measures up to your wants and needs. Leave a section for notes too. You can jot down things like “Great schools”, “Needs new appliances” or “Fixer Upper”.  Once you have viewed all the properties, you can really compare and narrow down which one if the best fit…and deal!

Use Google. And not just a simple search will do. Google has so much more than just a search bar. There are tools that will allow you to view your potential Tahoe Keys real estate from a map, or Earth. You can check out the surrounding area, what the traffic looks like at any given time, if there are any undesirable features like graffiti in the neighborhood.  Once the home passes the Google background check (and a crime map easily found online), go visit it in person.

Realtor’s also don’t obsess over the surface level details. Sure, the typical buyer will be impressed with custom cabinets, new fixtures and granite counters but Tahoe Keys real estate agents know that a well-priced quality built home is more important than eye candy. After all, roof repairs, foundation issues and electrical problems will cost way more than slowly doing upgrades throughout the house as time (and money!) allows.

Get creative with your imagination. While some properties may show poorly to the naked eye, Tahoe Key’s realtors are able to really see a properties potential.  They can look beyond an old bad remodel and see a vision that could turn out to be a great investment.

Act according to the market. If your current market conditions are competitive, don’t move slower than molasses otherwise you risk losing out. At the same time, don’t get too caught up in the hype and move so quickly that you aren’t thinking clearly. For more information on tips for getting that dream Tahoe Keys real estate for sale, call me at 530-308-4331.