“Love It or List It.” “Rehab Addict.” “House Hunters.“ All entertaining shows, sure, but channels like HGTV and DIY have given millennials a distorted perception on the homebuying process. Now, young people think they can have all the upgrades and get a deal. I know my friends in Virginia Beach and Norfolk love theses shows, but there Read more about First-Time Homebuyers are Skewed by HGTV, DIY[…]
Attention first-time homebuyers in Norfolk and cities everywhere: The old-school process is yesterday’s news: print out the document, sign it, scan it and then email it back. Millennials avoid paper as much as possible. Plus, there could be issues printing correctly or someone forgets to bring all the necessary documents to a meeting.When possible, stick Read more about First-Time Homebuyers, Mortgages and Documentation[…]
If you live in Virginia Beach or other Virginia cities, read this: If Millennials could, they would have it all. For instance, a brand-new apartment with amenities like a pool, gym and built-in washer and dryer. The reality is many can’t afford the life they want or expect. That’s why pre-approval is so important. When clients Read more about Virginia Beach: First-Time Homebuyers Need Realistic Expectations About Mortgages[…]
First-time homebuyers in Virginia can tell within two seconds if your website is “professional” enough. They grew up with the Web and know what a “nice” website looks like versus one that hasn’t been updated or redesigned in years. Aside from the look and feel, your website should also contain an updated bio and an explanation on Read more about First-Time Homebuyers Will Judge Your Website — Harshly[…]
First-time homebuyers, particularly in Norfolk, have questions about the process and will not hesitate to ask you. Then, they will go one step beyond and research the answer online to check your accuracy. The lesson with Millennials: know your stuff ahead of time and, if possible, link them to articles, guidelines and further information. They will appreciate your thoroughness. Featured photo: Vadar Systems Read more about First-Time Homebuyers Will Try to Outsmart You[…]