REAL TipS: BUYING

Put yourself in the seller's shoes

Ask yourself why the seller is selling the house. Is it because of needed repairs, a less-than-desirable neighborhood, or growing traffic problems? Or does his family just need more room?

Try and understand why the seller bought the home in the first place. Are his priorities in line with yours? Did he buy for investment purposes? If so, is the investment still good?

In the end, the home buying process comes down to the individuals buying and selling the home. A closer look at the seller may help you in deciding whether and for how much to buy the particular home.

Texas Association of Realtors®