Looking to buy your first house? Here’s how you should prepare

Prepare a budget

First-time purchasers need to be financially and emotionally ready to buy.

Find a trustworthy real estate agent

“The most important advice I can give to any buyer is to make sure you talk to a lot of people before you choose an agent and a lender because you need to know you can trust them,”

Make time for research

Setting aside time to research homes and locations is also key.

“I often see engaged couples who have the ambitious goal to find a house and plan a wedding at the same time,”. “I highly recommend that people free up time and mental space to undertake the search for a home. Buying your first place is demanding and all-encompassing and it requires focus.”

Know what kind of home you want

“Our first priority was to have an open concept floor plan,” says Knowlton. “We like to entertain, so the flow of the floor plan is important.”