It's About More Than Just the Price!

We recently added a new listing, which embodies the headline more than any house we’ve seen in a long time.

Many buyers think they’re buying a home for a good price, so therefore it’s a good deal. Think again.

Many, many times, a good price and a good deal are two different things. Consider the amount of time or difficulty it takes to purchase a home that is being sold as a short sale or foreclosure. And even more than that, think about the amount of time and cost of repairs or changes to bring the house to the level you would like to live in.

A good deal is one that might be slightly higher priced than others like it, but which is move-in ready and doesn’t bring with it much of a chance of costly repairs.

Take this new listing, for example. It’s located close to Bass Pro and all the major retail and entertainment districts of Springfield – including downtown. Since 2006, the owner has put on a new room, put in new air, windows, paint, floor coverings, and wood blinds (that look GREAT by the way). Add up the cost of any one or combination of these items and think about the money saved by purchasing a house with the work already done.

So when you think about deals, think about more than just the initial price. Think about savings, too.

To see the listing we’re talking about, located at 1157 W. McGee in Springfield, click here.

                                                                                                                            

For any information about purchasing your first home, visit our website at www.springfieldfirsthome.com or email us at firsthomebuyers@remhob.com.