So many homes these days are going under contract QUICKLY and sometimes with MULTIPLE OFFERS!

Depending on the house, and the location, and the condition, and the price, it may garner a lot of attention very quickly from buyers.  This is mainly a result of the very low inventory levels we are seeing right now in many price ranges.

So, what does it mean to be ready as a buyer?

1. Know the market.  Start looking at homes now, even if they aren't the ideal, perfect home for you.  This will educate you about how homes and prices relate, so that you will know if a house is a good deal when it comes on the market.
    
2. Know your purchasing power.  Talk to a lender sooner rather than later to know exactly how much you can afford to buy, how a variety of price points relate to monthly payments, and so that you have a pre-approval letter on hand.
    
3. Know about new listings.  Monitor new listings carefully and constantly -- or ask me to do so.  Use the website of your choice -- my favorite is NewListingsInHarrisonburg.com, where you can sign up for email alerts of all new listings.  If you want me to filter down to just send you some new listings by email, just let me know.

The new listings are coming -- and one could be just what you are looking for -- will you be ready?