Lately I’ve been asked by clients who are new to the area if they should purchase a home now, or rent first.

Since real estate is such a large investment, I advise these clients to rent first. Get settled into the area, find out what areas you like best, and then in 6-12 months start looking for the place you want to call home.

It can cost thousands of dollars if you make the wrong decision, or hire the wrong agent. Upwards of 10-20%. What’s the rush, take your time and do it correctly. What if you move here and don’t like the area?

While renting, go to as many open houses as you can and also see as many homes on the Internet as possible. Talk to co-workers, neighbors, and real estate professionals about what neighborhoods you might like. Also, check out the schools in the area even if you don’t have children because schools are a large factor in the price of a home.

If you need a good real estate agent who specializes in rentals please call my wife Fay “The Rental Queen.” Fay is very patient, knows the local neighborhoods, and is good at finding rental properties that meet her clients criteria.
You can reach Fay at 650-455-6072 or Email Fay At: Femarie@aol.com

Good luck,

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