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Here are some useful San Jose Home Buying Tips:

Congratulations BUYERS! It is officially a buyers market - Go shopping - Have fun - The Interest Rate is still very good - under 7! Remember you have the advantage right now in the late summer months and there's lots of inventory to choose from. Be picky on what you want and stick to your guns on your offers. Don't be afraid to go after homes priced a bit higher than you are qualified for. If you wait long enough the home may be reduced, then you're ready to jump all over it!

Get pre-approved.Get a letter that says you have already gone through the loan process and are ready to buy any home up to the stated amount on the pre-approval letter. This will make your offer a bit more serious and believe me, when you are up against two or three others - you better have all your ducks in a row!

Ask your real estate agent to pull up all properties within your range. Say you are pre-approved for up to $750,000.Ask to see properties up to $800K.This way you will be ready to move fast in case a property drops in price from $800K price range (which is starting to be more common these days).

Go on a tour with your real estate agent. Most agents will take a few hours on a Sunday afternoon to walk through open houses and other available properties with you. It is important to go together in order to evaluate the agents attentiveness to your needs and wants. If you tour houses with a small yard and you continually tell your agent that you need more yard space. If he continues to ignore your demands, move on to someone else.

What is the condition of the home, and age you are looking for? Do you want a home at a lower market price and invest the money into renovations? Would you prefer a well kept home in "move in condition" at current market value?

Be clear about your window of opportunity. If you are moving because of schools, make sure that you let your realtor know the urgency. If your realtor knows your motivation, you will both work together as a team better.

Other Important Points To Remember:

Good buys are made on homes that require some cosmetic work (paint and carpet). Two similar homes can be priced very differently and all it takes is a little elbow grease.

If you are serious about buying a particular home it is important to price your offer correctly. You don't want to lose the home to a better offer. In a multiple offer situation you should understand that the home may sell far above the asking price. Are you willing to compete? If not move on.

The seller is not obligated to take your full price offer, even if you are the only potential buyer. The seller can wait, stall, or solicit more offers. Although this doesn't seem fair, that's the way it works.

To receive excellent help in finding a home call Realtor Daniel Pizano at (408) 460-8401.

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If you're thinking about buying a home or selling a home and need a Campbell Real Estate Agent. Call Daniel Pizano at 408.355.1557. Daniel understands the Campbell real estate market and the various neighborhoods in Campbell, California. First Time Homebuyers Programs click here for more info ...

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First Time Home Buyer Programs are available. Please call Daniel at 408.460.8401 for more information.