Real estate
President of Collin County Area Realtors shares homebuying tips Jamuna Thill is a full-time, licensed Realtor and serves as president of the Collin County Area Realtors. The real estate agent association is a professional organization that provides real estate information in North Texas. Thill works as an accredited buyer’s representa- tive with eXp Realty, and specializes in relocation, new construction and luxury homes. She recently spoke to Community Impact about what prospec- tive homebuyers can expect when looking to buy a home. Answers have been edited for length and clarity. What can first-time homeowners expect when looking to buy a home? They can expect a process. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, you’re upsizing, downsizing, [or]
whether you’re an investor, they need to expect a process. The process really determines how the whole transaction goes ... and [ensures homebuy- ers] consider all the key factors to make sure they make a well-informed decision at the end of the day. Buying a home is complicated, and the best thing you can do, before you even start the process, is to have someone help you navigate the process. There’s a reason Realtors are licensed and continue that education because there’s so much involved [in buying a home]. You need someone to help you identify the right property for you based on what you can qualify for, your budget, comfort level, the location [and] proximity to work or family. To have someone in your corner who can represent you and your best interests ... will help you get through that process a lot smoother. What should homeowners look for in a new build? You need to understand the build process, [such as] the time involved and the cost [compared to] having a home that is already built. When you’re going into a new neighborhood, you need to [ask]
COURTESY COLLIN COUNTY AREA REALTORS
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