Columbus home buyers began their home buying quest early last year, with buyers becoming very active the week after the Super Bowl. The pace didn’t let up until October! There are already signs that serious home buyers will be out in force early in 2016.
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, January 2016 mortgage loan applications for home purchase are trending 19% higher than last year. This is the second-highest benchmark for mortgage applications since May of 2010, when buyers began jumping off the fence to take advantage of low home prices.
With the likelihood of Central Ohio home inventory remaining modest during 2016, we could see a very competitive home buying season this year. And for all practical purposes, the season begins now! If you are buying a Columbus home in 2016, here are the steps you should start taking today!
1. Choose the right agent, namely an Exclusive Buyer’s Agent or Broker. Learn about the advantages of becoming a Buyer-Client. Contact us today to schedule your personal no-cost, no-obligation Buyer Conference.
2. Download your free e-book, “How to Buy a Home like a Pro.” This is yours without any obligation; get it today!
3. Once you become our Buyer-Client, you’ll be given our exclusive, 125-page “Educated Buyer Notebook” that contains a wealth of information you won’t find anywhere else. This is provided free of charge, as part of our services to you.
4. Begin looking at your mortgage options. Buyer’s Resource Realty Services will be happy to refer you to reputable local lenders.
5. As our Buyer-Client, you will have access to a private “Buyer-Client Web Portal” that contains real-time metro Columbus home inventory, customized to your home search criteria. This is completely accurate listing data, unlike the “scraped data” you’ll find on aggregate sites like Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com.
6. Explore Metro Columbus homes and neighborhoods and have fun! As you learn about what appeals to you most, you can refine your home search and gain confidence in your decisions.
Preparing for your home purchase now gives you distinct advantages! We encourage you learn more about how Exclusive Buyer Agency works, and the difference it can make for you.
As your Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, we serve your best interests at all times! Unlike real estate agents and brokerages who represent sellers, as an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, we only represent you, the buyer, getting you the best price and terms with no conflict of interest at all times.
Understanding this distinction could literally save you thousands of dollars not only on the purchase price and terms, but also on seller concessions and home inspection issues, whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner!
Contact us with your home buying questions! Remember, we are with you every step of the way…all the way home!
Andrew Show
Broker, CEBA, CEBA-M, CNE, CSP, ABR-M, e-PRO, GREEN
Buyer’s Resource Realty Services
Serving Metro Columbus, Ohio with Exclusive Buyer’s Agents
7100 North High Street, Suite 204, Worthington, Ohio 43085
614-888-4110 | 888-888-4110 Toll Free | 614-839-4110 Fax
