Here’s how you can get that For Sale sign taken down in a hurry

We live in a society where you can pretty much get whatever you want almost as soon as you want it. If you’re hungry, you can have food delivered in probably less than half an hour. If you need some new clothes, a couch, a TV, or practically anything else, it can be at your home in a day or two. As a result, most of us have gotten accustomed to these quick transactions.

This is why the home-buying process can seem painfully long. Because so many people have to be involved and there are loads of documents to gather, read, and sign, buying a home can take quite a while. But what if you don’t want to wait? What if you really want to get into a new home quickly or, for whatever reason, you can’t afford a long delay? Here’s what you can do:

Get pre-approved by your lender

The part that takes the longest when buying a home is the mortgage approval, and the earlier you get pre-approved – and not just pre-qualified – the easier it will be to get the process going. Because you may need to submit a variety of things, including tax returns, bank statements, W-2s, and the like, you can start getting that stuff together immediately.

Don’t waste your time

It’s a good idea to create a list of exactly what you’re looking for in a new home, as well as deal breakers. This will allow you to narrow down your selection so you don’t waste time looking at homes you’re not really interested in.

Expand your search

You may have some specific neighborhoods you like, but chances are, so do other people, and this means that homes for sale in those places could be scarce. Instead of competing with everybody else, take a look at surrounding areas that could have a bigger inventory, and perhaps even better deals.

Come in with a strong offer

It’s natural to want to make a lower offer, but if the asking price is fair, you may not want to haggle. To show you’re serious about buying, you might also want to put up more earnest money or waive certain contingencies.

Pick the right real estate agent

If you need a home quickly, you have to find a real estate agent who understands this and will do what he or she can to expedite the process. You should be able to tell your realtor exactly what you are looking for and your timeframe and just let them do the rest.

Buying a home can take a while, but you can shorten the process with these tactics. And if you’re looking to buy in Southwest Florida, no one knows the area better than Dante Disabato. He’ll find your perfect home and help make sure you’re moved in as fast as possible. Contact us now to get the ball rolling.

This material is based upon information which we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. These offerings are subject to errors, omissions, prior sales, changes, including but not restricted to, price or withdrawal without notice. A buyer should be represented by legal counsel and have a professional inspection and a survey of the property certified to the buyer to verify information contained herein and all other information upon which a buyer may intend to rely. William Raveis Real Estate.