(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 04, 2009 ) Monroe, MI – Looking at homes can be overwhelming; it’s easy to miss seeing the important things when sellers naturally try to make the most favorable features of a home stand out. One major pitfall of buying a home is that the buyer often loves the place when they first see it; however, they begin noticing things don’t like once they settle in.

Mark Goedert of Goedert real estate spoke at a meeting designed to prepare new home buyers with information and resources they need to make a good decision. “Play the game of nines,” said Goedert. “Before you begin looking at homes make a list of nine things you want in your home and a list of nine things you do not want. The list can include features, neighborhood, style or lot size; whatever is important to you.”

Mark explained how the list becomes a score card to be used to keep things in perspective when one is looking at dozens of different homes. “You will not remember all the details of each home; the list helps you narrow down your choice before you hire a home inspector to give his opinion.”

Another thing Mark talked about was the “skin and bones” of the home. “The bones are things that cannot be changed, including location, view, lot size or school district. The skin represents things that you can easily change like paint, wallpaper and window treatments.” Read Mark’s complete article about making a wise home buying decision at http://firsttimehomebuyerresourcesadrian.blogspot.com/

Mark Goedert of Goedert Real Estate has been working with first-time home buyers in South East Michigan for over 50 years. Mark provides information and resources for consumers to learn about how to be well-prepared for the process of applying for a mortgage, buying a home and moving in. Visit http://www.under100000realestate.com/ to learn more and to view listings of homes for sale in your area.

Contact:

Mark Goedert
1324 N. Main
Adrian, MI 49221
517-403-1603
markgoedert@goedertrealestate.com


This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC

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