5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home in a Competitive Market

El Segundo real estate expert John Skulick shares 5 mistakes to avoid when buying a home in a competitive market.

Buying a home can feel overwhelming, particularly if you are doing it for the first time. When buying in a competitive market like El Segundo you need all the help you can get – here’s a list of what not to do to help you avoid common mistakes when buying a house in El Segundo.

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Delay Getting Help

The sooner you get help, the better chances you have.

We now live in a world where information is a click away. It’s natural to want to dive in an navigate available properties and even do research on home financing. It’s inevitable that you’re going to work with a real estate agent in El Segundo – the question is “when?”

El Segundo is a unique market – all agents are close and we share information about properties – new and upcoming. Before a home hits the market in El Segundo a lot of planning that takes place. Home inspections, appraisals, and in some cases, remodels. Homes in El Segundo receive multiple offers – the sooner you know about a property hitting the market the better. You’ll have more time to prepare financially and logistically. If you’re in the market to buy a home in or around El Segundo, starting a conversation with an agent (or multiple agents) in the beginning of your search may give you the advantage you need to secure a property in the highly desired “Mayberry by the Sea.”

An experienced and qualified agent will help you navigate all of the paperwork and potential hurdles that can come from buying a house, and they understand all of the laws of home buying. Your agent is going to be your best asset in the days ahead.

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