Purchasing a home is most likely the largest investment you will make.
The process can be overwhelming but the rewards are great. Beyond financial appeal, your home is the place you can call your own; it’s where life happens, where you raise your family, dream and build for the future.
Work with one of our local Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty agents to learn more about the home buying process in the Wichita area. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty agents live in your community and know it well. They’re the experts on everything from home values, to school districts, and will work with you to simplify the process.
SHOULD I SEARCH ON ZILLOW? There are so many sites – which we believe is a great service for home buyers. However, not all are created equal. In the Wichita area, not all brokers have a partnership with Zillow, so if that is your primary search site, there will be listings you aren’t seeing. Second, listings can take days to be loaded onto Zillow’s system – which may be the difference between getting a house or not.
SHOULD I WORK WITH AN AGENT? Sellers on the MLS will have an agent working on their behalf. This is an advantage for negotiating, marketing, and writing contracts. We recommend buyers have the same support – do not leave yourself at a disadvantage. Even if you choose to work with someone else, please seriously consider letting a realtor be a trusted advisor in your home search. If that wasn’t enough, a buyer’s agent is no cost for the buyer and doesn’t change the price of a house! As Michael Scott would say, WIN-WIN-WIN-WIN!
WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO BUY? There is a saying about planting a tree. The best time to plant the tree is yesterday, the next best time is today. With home buying, there isn’t a perfect time for every home, but timing does matter. Our team can help advise and work toward a smooth transition from one house to your next home.
