As your family grows, you may find that your existing property is no longer able to meet your needs. This could be due to not having enough bedrooms, or simply because you want to find somewhere that is relatively close to the better schools in your area. Whatever the case, you may want to think about how you can go about looking for that new family home and make sure that it has everything you need to look after yourselves and your children.
When you begin your search, you may also need to consider the sale of your current home. The way this occurs can be vital as, if you are unable to get the right amount, you may find that you cannot afford to purchase a property that meets your new requirements. The use of a real estate broker like Compass means you can get your existing property market-ready, and even gain some support in searching.
While you may be able to conduct some searches yourself, it might be useful to have trained individuals assisting you, as they may also be able to inform you of properties about to come on the market, or those where you might get a better deal. In addition to this, if a brokerage offers a concierge service to help renovate your home, or even ensure it is clean before an open house, you could get close to, or over, your asking price.
You might want to consider how many bedrooms you are likely to need when buying a new home. While, ideally, you may try to have a bedroom per person, as well as a guest room and study, this may not be within your price range. Instead of giving in, you could try to be smarter about your purchase. Rather than looking for as many bedrooms as possible, you could consider houses with fewer, but more spacious, bedrooms. This may make it easier for children to share or, if possible, you could even think about installing a stud wall to separate those rooms yourself.
As you continue to search for a new family home, you may also want to think about some hazards that could seriously injure your child. These can be both within the home, as well as in the garden. You may have already checked interiors for signs of electrical issues, but the exterior can be just as dangerous, if not more so. Ponds and water features, or even fire pits, may look nice, but they could hurt your child if left unattended. Busy roads could also prevent your child from playing in the front yard. You may also want to consider local crime rates before making your purchase, especially if the asking price seems too good to be true.
Having considered a number of aspects, you may be able to find a house that is suitable for your family without needing to compromise on safety. The use of a dedicated real estate broker may also be able to support you on this journey.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
