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Start with a plan for your next move

Buying your first home or moving after years in the same place? You do not need to have it all figured out. Choose a path to see where to begin.

Choose your path

Know what to expect before you start looking.

Start with what fits your life
Think about the monthly payment you are comfortable with, your savings, and when you would like to move. Include room for utilities, maintenance, and everyday expenses.
Talk with a lender before touring
Ask about financing options, the documents needed, and the upfront costs to expect. A preapproval helps you understand your price range; it is not a final loan approval.
Decide what matters in your home
Separate your must-haves from your preferences. Consider location, space, upkeep, and how the home will work for you over the next few years.
Know what comes after an offer
Your agent can walk you through the contract, inspections, financing deadlines, and closing so you understand each step before making a decision.

Your needs have changed. Let’s plan your move.

Decide what you need next
Less upkeep, a different layout, or a new location? Start with what you want your next home to make easier and the timing that works for you.
Understand your current home's position
Review comparable sales, your home's condition, and current competition with your agent. Discuss your mortgage balance and likely selling costs to estimate what may be available for your next move.
Make a practical preparation plan
Identify what to sort, pack, repair, or leave as it is. Ask which improvements are likely to help before spending money on updates.
Coordinate selling and your next home
Talk through where you will go, how the two timelines could fit together, and your options if the dates do not align. Have a plan before putting your home on the market.

Have questions? Talk with Knowles Realty.