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In 2018 there was a poll taken that said that 20% of homebuyers that were surveyed had purchased a home without ever stepping foot in it. Can you imagine buying a home like that? Our world today revolves around technology, which has made this completely possible. So what are some things you can do to make the process easier?

Create A Wish List

Know exactly what you want in a home and everything that you definitely don’t want. You can visit open houses and model homes in your current area to get an idea of square footage, colors, whether or not you like a more open concept, among many other things. You will also want to make sure you have deal breakers marked – these will include number of bedrooms and bathrooms, do you want a large kitchen, what about a deck? These are all things that can make or break a home for you and need to be communicated clearly.

Go on a Video Tour 

Video tours will give you a detailed walkthrough of the home, if they are not available on the website ask your realtor or the builder of the home to send you one. Also, if you have a home in mind you can ask your realtor to video chat you or record a walkthrough video while explaining what they are seeing. If you have the outline of the home with you and you can have been able to get photos of the home, you can compare what they are showing and speaking about alongside what you have to look at in front of you.

Scope Out the Neighborhood

Use tools such as google maps to learn a little more about the neighborhood. If you have talked to your realtor about the schools in the area and you know where you are going to be looking you can see how far away things are. See what activities are in the surrounding areas, what the neighborhood looks like and how long your typical weekly schedule might take you (driving to the grocery store or taking the kids to the park).

Pick the Right Professionals 

Do your research and make sure you are working with the right people. Choosing a new home is just the first step – the final steps include many different professionals. They will include notaries, accountants, appraisers, brokers, and even attorneys. These are the people who are going to help protect you throughout the process and make sure you are covered in case something goes wrong.

All in all you can certainly make it happen, even if it means a little extra patience. If you go into it and remain organized and do your research you should be able to make the best choice for you and your family.