Buying a new house is a wonderfully exciting time but also filled with the stress of identifying and locating the right home. It would be easier if the decision were merely the home itself, but for most of us the decision is also based upon the community, schools, taxes and many other considerations individual to you. The steps below are helpful for you as a buyer looking to determine the location, amenities and price of home that suits your needs.

Location, Location, Location. If you are just starting your search and looking to identify a premiere community that works for your lifestyle, please visit my neighborhoods page to find information on local schools and some of the finer neighborhoods Lake and Porter Counties have to offer. To explore neighborhoods, click here.

Once you’ve identified where you would like to live, it’s helpful to think about what you are really looking for in a home. My Buyer Wish List can help you to focus on what is truly important to you in narrowing your search. I recommend working through the questions and ranking features from most important to least. To view the form, click here.

The mortgage calculator is helpful in determining what price range works within your budget. If you are not already pre-qualified for a loan, I can recommend a few local lenders who would be happy to help you determine your buying power. Simply fill in the information form below and make sure to indicate that you are interested in getting in touch with lenders. To use the mortgage calculator, click here.

Once you know your neighborhood(s) of interest, the type(s) of home that works for you and your targeted price range, its time to find a home. To search the MLS and see what homes await, click here.See something great out there? Let me know what interests you and we’ll go take a look! Need help finding homes of interest, just fill in my information sheet below so I can start identifying great houses you may want to call home.

After we’ve found that perfect home, we will discuss the terms and price of an offer. We will use the same statistical information that sellers should be using to determine the sales price of their home. A CMA or Comparative Market Analysis will help us to make sure you are not paying too much for the home. Once an offer has been negotiated and settled, I will be there to guide you through to closing on your home and beyond. I recommend bookmarking my useful links page to obtain information on everything from utilities providers to my best picks for lighting, granite and more. To visit my helpful links, click here.

Are you ready to get started? By filling out my information form, we can begin the journey of buying that perfect home. If your time frame is not immediate, you can simply opt to receive e-mail updates on homes fitting your criteria until the time is right for you to make a move. To fill out and submit my information form, click here.

Thank you for visiting bartbotkin.com. I look forward to handing you the keys to your new home!

Sincerely,

Bart Botkin