Do you feel overbooked during the weekdays? You go to work, run errands, spend time with your family, etc. With all of that going on, you cannot find time to work on your real estate plans. If this is the case, do not stress. Relax! There is plenty of time during the weekend to work on your plans.  Especially, if you know where to look for help.

Whatever your goal is, there are plenty of sources to provide great and useful information. Therefore, you better get cracking because the information is not going to look for you. You must take the initiative and look for sources that best fit your needs. Before you do that, you must have a clear picture in your head of what you are doing.

Start with your personal Q &A. A good question to ask yourself:

• Why do I want to purchase a new home?
• What is my budget?
• Do I need to sell my current property in order to buy a new one?
• What do I want to accomplish by buying new real estate?
• Where do I want to buy it?
• Do I need to sell any other property in order to purchase a new one?

The most amazing feeling: receiving keys of your newly purchased home. Alt text: keys in a door.

These are just a few basic questions that you should answer before you take any other steps. Keep in mind, these questions might be hard to answer, especially to yourself. Consequently, you will be under a lot of stress. Don't be surprised if you sometimes feel like your hair is on fire. To make things easier for you, we will discuss a few important topics. Some of them you might have thought about already and some probably never crossed your mind. Either way, having more useful information can only help you during this process.

This weekend’s Q &A

We promised that we will go over some hot topics and questions. So, without further delay, let's get started. Just remember, all these pieces of advice are free, but the obtained information is priceless.

First-time real estate buyers

Buying your first real estate generates a lot of stress. As overwhelmed as you are, you should be happy as well. For many, buying your first property is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Therefore, cherish it.

There are a lot of details that you should know, but you don't. So, what? That is perfectly fine. Nobody knows what they are doing when buying their first property. There are many useful tips for first-time buyers and QnA’s that will help you navigate. Since you do not have a lot of experience with buying, hiring a buying agent might be a good idea. Tyler Vincent Real Estate specializes in Buyer side transactions.

There are a few things to keep in mind when looking for the right agent for you. First, you want your agent to be ethical and transparent. If your buying agent doesn't have these qualities, how can you be sure that everything will go well and that you will be treated fairly? Second, find somebody experienced in this field. You want your agent to be familiar with the region that you are interested in. Third, and maybe most important, make sure that your buying agent understands your wants and needs. Otherwise, you will not find the property that best suits you.

What if you notice radon gas on your property?

Radon gas is not a hot topic on many Q&A lists, however, it is a very important topic to be familiar with. Radon is a type of gas that can be harmful to people. If you find any signs of radon on your property, you must hire help to investigate further. In other words, any traces of radon must raise red flags.

All this being said, don't quit right away if this property meets all of your other criteria. Hire a local home inspector. You want the local people to deal with the inspection because they are the most familiar with the region's issues. To sum up, the home inspector will check everything that can harm you and your family. There is a chance that there are no issues at all, but you want to be certain before you purchase your new property. In this type of scenario, transparency is key. Make sure you know as much as possible about your potential purchase.

Living on a sloped street. Are there any cons?

If you do not like going up the hill, living on the bottom of a sloping street might be perfect for you. Before you buy a property on the bottom of a sloping street, make sure that the drainage system is as it should be. All will be fine when the weather is sunny. However, if a storm comes and it starts raining, all the water will gather at the bottom of the street. In this case, landscaping must be perfect.

If the landscaping is good and the drainage functions well, living on a sloping street shouldn't have any other cons. Many sloping streets can be found in Brooklyn and San Francisco. If you are looking to move to a sloping street in Brooklyn, make sure you check out U. Santini Moving and Storage Brooklyn.

Hopefully you don't mind walking up hill. Alt text: A slope street in San Francisco with 3 houses.

Our last Q&A item for this weekend: realty agents and their disclosures

When hiring an agent for buying or selling, you will be presented with documentation that you will need to sign. No need to rush this process. Trust your instincts and hire legal assistance. If you don't understand the wordage, address it with your real estate agent. There is no need to complicate things.

Legal assistance might cost you more than you anticipated. However, it is a great investment. If everything goes according to plan, that is great. Certainly, this is not always the case and this is when your legal assistance comes into play.

Done deal! Alt text: two people shaking hands with a house in the background.

Purchasing any property is a big life decision. In the meantime, it is also a great and unforgettable experience. Make sure that you have the most positive experience possible. Only you can control your actions and how you prepare for this journey. Hopefully, our Q&A will provide some support through this journey.  So, do your best to make it positive and worth your while.