We Go Buy: Being Prepared
We Go Buy: Being Prepared written by Ryan Oda, RA, MAT ({encode="ryan@bennpacific.com" title="ryan@bennpacific.com"}) Searching for a home can be an emotional roller coaster. Honolulu’s real estate market is competitive. Prices are increasing and good properties are scarce. This is creating overbid situations. During my last transaction, I asked myself, “What can I do to help my buyer get that extra edge?” Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Think of this like taking a test. The more one studies, he or she will probably score well. If that person were to wing-it, he or she will probably fail. The same applies to purchasing a home. Being prepared includes the following: 1. Getting prequalified. “Luck” can be defined as, “preparedness meets opportunity.” If you are looking at properties you are not qualified for, you are preventing yourself from finding your luck. 2. Knowing exactly what type of home you want. Clearly defining what you want will allow our team to better tailor your search. 3. Understanding the market. What are the trends? How do we prepare for you? Benn Pacific Group’s agents are active real estate practitioners in this market. The reputation we have developed with other fellow Realtors can be the difference in getting the deal or not.
