How To Buy A Home In San Diego, Step 2

Determine Your Needs

Consider location, size and styles to get clear on exactly what type of home you need.

Location
Considering that a home is often the largest single purchase you’ll ever make it is paramount to, as Stephen Covey says, begin with the end in mind. The most recent data shows that most California homeowners live in their home 5-7 years. Eventually when you prepare to sell, after sales price, location will be the next most important consideration. What school district or neighborhood you’re in can make a difference of thousands of dollars. We are knowledgeable local professionals who will consult with you every step of the way.

Style
Possibly you’d like to own a turn key home where the only thing you need to change is your address? Maybe you are looking for a cosmetic fixer that comes alive with your personal style and flair with a bit of sweat-equity? If you don’t know the difference between a semi-detached ranch style home and a single level duplex (they’re the same thing) that’s just fine. In terms of style, you’ll come to know what you’re most attracted to by spending time looking at available homes on the market, surfing the MLS listings and going to open houses.

Size
Are you growing your family size and in need of a bigger home or is your bigger home in need of less family size? No matter your particular situation you’ll want to consider not only what you need right now, but what you’ll need in the near future. We see many first time buyers needing to sell within a few years time because they didn’t buy enough home for growing a family. During our initial consultation this is one of many key points we’ll cover to make sure you are maximizing your long term financial stability. It pays, or should we say, saves, to get professional and caring advice from consultants you can trust.

Amenities
From home owners associations to private gated estates San Diego has every amenity you could want, except seasons. And if sun-sational year round weather is an amenity on your wish list then we can help you find a home to properly enjoy the weather.

Trade-Offs
We don’t like them either, but trades off are a fact of life. The home you eventually buy will most likely have some sort of opportunity cost associated with it. Do you buy a larger condo instead of a detached house to start off? How about moving to a better school system for the kids or moving closer to grandchildren? What about re-location for a job opportunity? Trade-offs can come in any shape or size down to the difference of a flagstone patio instead of a wood deck. Be prepared to get essentially what you want and to let the small things be just that, small things.