Take the Fear out of Homebuying

Buying a home, especially your first home, can be a very exciting time but it also can create stress and anxiety. Here are some tips to help make your home purchase as stress free and exciting as it should be:

1.) Get Pre-Approved before you ever go look at homes. This will allow you to know exactly what you can afford and prevent you from falling in love with a home that is out of your price range.

2.) Work with a qualified Realtor® that knows the area you are interested in. In most deals the commission for the Realtor® representing the buyer is paid by the seller. You want to have someone representing you, with your best interest in mind, that knows the market and the business.

3.) Be ready to move quickly when you find the perfect home for you. That does not mean buy the first home you see but when you get that feeling that this home is the one for you move quickly. In today's market if you do not someone else will because inventory levels are low right now.

4.) Always have a home inspection from an ASHI qualified inspector before you purchase your home.

5.) Get a survey it will cost you a little more upfront but can save you a ton of headaches down the road.
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Tuesday Market Update: Sold Homes Last Week

Here is the homes that have sold in the last week in the South County area. If you are curious what your neighbors home sold for you can find out here every week or go to jbrinkmann.buyrealestatestlouis.com. As always have a great week and let me help you with all of your South County real estate needs.

Quote of the Day

"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will." -Vince Lombardi

Monday Market Update: New Inventory

Here is the Monday morning market update. For our newer followers we do this every Monday and it consist of the homes that have come onto the market in the last week. If you need more information on any of these homes you can get more information at jbrinkmann.buyrealestatestlouis.com or call me at 314-277-2633. Have a great week!

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"Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value." -Albert Einstein

5415 Cherryview Lane

$133,900, 2Bd/1Ba Single Family House,

James Brinkmann | Wood Brothers Realty | 314-277-2633 5415 Cherryview Ln, Saint Louis, MO 63128 Move-in Ready Ranch in South County 2Bd/1Ba Single Family House $133,900 Year Built 1965 Bedrooms 2 Beds Bathrooms 1 Bath Floors 1 Parking 1 Garage Laundry In Unit Lot Size 9374 Square Feet Website jbrinkmann.buyrealesta... DESCRIPTION This clean and adorable ranch style brick home features: 2 spacious bedrooms & 1 full bath, 1-car garage and a large flat fenced in yard with deck. This home has been recently updated with new ceramic tile in kitchen and bath, including new sub-floor, tub, toilet, sink and vanity. Refinished original hardwood floors and 6-panel doors throughout family room, hallways and bedrooms. New roof, windows, and gutters are also featured as well as a full basement and tons of storage in this "MOVE IN READY" home. A true must see! Call the office today to set up an appointment! Saint Louis see additional photos below Unit Features - Living room - Dining room - Stove / Oven - Refrigerator - Dishwasher - Microwave - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard - Fenced yard - Lawn - Central heat - Central A/C - Ceiling fans - Hardwood floor - Tile floor Terms ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Contact info: James Brinkmann Wood Brothers Realty 314-277-2633 For sale by Agent/Broker Posted: Dec 13, 2013, 4:05pm EST

Quote of the Day

"Success is something you attract by the person you become, it is not something that you pursue. Success is something you attract by becoming an attractive person." -Jim Rohn