This may sound obvious, but here it is anyway. Salt Lake City home buyers should look within their pre-approved price range.
Here are some of the reasons I can think of:
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Why waste your time looking at Utah homes you can’t afford?
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Sometimes Salt Lake City home buyers qualify for more than they really want to spend. What will you cut back in your budget for that more expensive home?
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You might miss out on a home within your price range that you didn’t see because you were wasting your time looking at ones you can’t afford.
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Why set yourself up for disappointment looking at homes you can’t afford?
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Sellers go out of their way to allow you to see their home, why inconvenience them? If it’s an open house and you’re actively looking, take a look.
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Looking at homes is not a sport or a hobby. Go ride a bike, read a book, go to a movie and have fun!
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OK honestly, I can see if you can afford $200,000 that you might look at Utah homes up to $210,000 for purposes of negotiation, but beyond that probably not.
If you need help with the purchase of a Salt Lake City home, condo or duplex, please contact me. I’ve been a Salt Lake City realtor for over 10 years and this year so far, 80% of my clients have been Buyers of homes and condos in the Salt Lake City metro area.
Kevin
Kevin Coyle
Realtor, Associate Broker, MBA
Stonebrook Real Estate
Mobile: 801-243-0699
Office: 801-466-8977