Do allot of shopping without a realtor, on line and then drive bys. Get your own list of what you want to look at, then take a realtor you have choosen.
Know that is costs some where between $75 to $100 per sqaure foot to build. This is turn key, total area under roof including the attached garage.
The realtor display SF at living area.
Then divide the price of the one you want by the total SF to compare to the cost of building.
This will give you important information in your bid process. I bid as follows:
House listed at $200,000
I offer $150,000.
This may upset the seller, so what.
If the seller counters at $175,000, the stage is set.
Then counter back n forth, moving to the middle gorund between $175 and $150.
Purchase the home warranty package, and ask about an upgraded warranty verses the one offered.
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