Pullman Real Estate ~ Building Your New Custom Home

Pullman WA Real Estate -- Building Your New Custom Home

By Lori Cofer, REALTOR® ~ "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection"

 

Custom Home Pullman WAYou are about to embark on building a custom home. There are few things in life as rewarding as watching your new home emerge before your very eyes. But where do you begin?

 

The first step in building your new custom home is choosing a lot that meets your needs. No doubt, there are many lots from which to choose. But how do you find a lot that suits you and your plans for that new home?

 

Realtor Pullman WA

 

This is where a REALTOR® can help ease the building process for you. This is because a REALTOR® can provide a local knowledge of the area and lots available in the various neighborhoods that you might be considering.

For example, you might want a location based on it's curb appeal, or maybe its location in relation to work, shopping, schools etc. Furthermore, they also understand the dynamics and typical values in a given neighborhood. This is important because you want your new home situated among homes of a similar value.

 

Also, REALTORS® tour many homes on a regular basis. As they do, they get a better understanding of the work of the builders in their local area. They can be a great source to help you select a few quality builders for you to interview prior to beginning the process of building your new home. Your REALTOR® can also co-ordinate for you to tour some examples of their work.

 

Building Plan Pullman WA

 

Another benefit of using a REALTOR® is they have a good feel for the various floor plans you might be considering, and show you some homes that would provide you a better understanding as well. There is a great deal to consider as you look at various floor plans such as the layout of the floor plan, the flow of the plan, the feel for the size of the rooms, etc. They also might be able to help you see potential changes that could be made in the plans that would fit your lifestyle.

 

 

Door Pullman WA

 

 

Also, a REALTOR®, with their understanding of their local market, can be most helpful when it comes to keeping an eye on the possibility of re-sale. It is nice to know that you have brought your REALTOR®  on board of your team of experts early on in the process with an eye toward the future!!!

If you are thinking of building in Pullman Washington, I would love to help you begin the process of making your new custom home a reality. Building may not be as expensive or as time consuming as you think. I would love to help you explore the possibility of making your dream home a reality!



About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman WA Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Real Estate needs.  Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection!"

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Pullman Real Estate -- Beginning Your Online Journey to Your New Home

Pullman Real Estate -- Beginning Your Online Journey to Your New Home

By Lori Cofer "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection"

Searching for a new home?  Maybe it is your first home...or maybe you are relocating....where to do you begin in your search for that perfect house to call home?  Here are a few tips for beginning that search that I hope you find helpful.

On Line Search Pullman WA

1. Look on-line.  You have already completed this one!  Why is this important?  Because this will give you a general feel for price in the area. You are welcome to use my free Pullman WA MLS search to preview all homes available in the Whitman County area including Pullman Washington. 

Something to remember though,  there is a lot you can't see on-line.  But it is a great place to start!

2. Get Pre-Approved. I know this is a hard one to get motivated to do...but a pre-approval letter is a win-win situation for YOU!  Here is why:

  •  A pre-approval letter gives you a realistic price range and let’s you know if you have the adequate cash to buy...and if you aren't quite ready,  your lender can give you advice to help you achieve your goal!  Don't worry, you will get there!
  • Your lender will be able to look at the various programs for which you might qualify. There are still some great options out there.  But you won't know until you check it out!
  • Having a pre-approval letter in hand will help you in negotiations and is one less thing you will have to worry about!Pullman WA MLS

3. Find a REALTOR who understands the market in your area!  Each market is unique, so you need someone who understands not only what you are looking for in a home, but a good value!   For example in Pullman, we not only have a city-wide market for Pullman but four mini-markets which consists of College Hill, Military Hill, Pioneer Hill and Sunnyside Hill. Your REALTOR specializes in understanding the local market, and is your advocate through the entire process!

Front Door Pullman WA

4.  Make a list of needs versus wants.    Now that you have a general idea of prices and what you can afford, you can begin the all important list of needs versus wants. This will help you and your REALTOR in the initial stages of your search. Just a few examples of things you might want to begin your list with are:   

* Bedrooms

* Bathrooms

  • * Square Footage
  • * Price
  • * Neighborhood Preferences
  • * Preferences & Special Amenities

As you look at homes with your REALTOR, some of these things may change, but that is OK! Just revise the list!  You and your REALTOR can change it as you go!   But with a list in hand, it keeps your search less stressful, and keeps open lines of communication between you and your REALTOR.  

 

Searching for that perfect home is an exciting time!  If you considering REALTORS in the Pullman Washington area, I would love to help!

Lori Cofer REALTOR

Pullman WA

 

About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman WA Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Real Estate needs.  Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection!"

 

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