For those that live in California’s Tri-Valley area, you know the prices are pretty high compared to the rest of the country but can you still get a deal? It may all come down to finding tricks of the trade, unique buying strategies and investing a little bit of time and research in order to find the right property a great deal. Here are some unique ways in order to get a great deal on your next Tri-Valley home.
#1. Pay cash.
Now, I understand that not everybody can but if you can, it really is one of the best ways to get a better deal. Sellers see cash is a great opportunity to get the home sold quickly and close fast. If this is something that you can manage you’ll usually have a shorter escrow. And save money on lots of closing costs and of course paying cash to save you hundreds of thousands in interest.
#2. Purchase a home in a developing neighborhood.
This is where a lot of research really comes into play. You want to have a great buyers agent that understands exactly what you’re trying to accomplish and then researches neighborhoods, the type of home you’re looking for and great deals in order to make a move on the right property. The best way to do your research is to pay attention to news broadcasts, business journals and local city websites about new construction and changes happening in a particular neighborhood. If it looks like a neighborhood is transitioning from lower-income into renovated homes or perhaps they are tearing down an old abandoned strip mall in order to develop a Starbucks and more modern conveniences, this might be the perfect time to buy a home in the neighborhood. You’re likely to get a great deal especially if you combine a lot of these tactics when purchasing the home.
#3. Consider a fixer-upper.
This is definitely something to strongly consider and research before you pull the trigger. You don’t want to buy a home that requires you to put more money into it and you’re going to get out of it. By coupling this with buying a home in a developing neighborhood you can also gain quite a bit of equity on the backend. You could save a lot of money by doing most of the remodeling yourself but you’ll want to have a home inspection and understand how much money you’ll be putting into the fix-up before closing.
#4. Buy at an auction.
Even though foreclosures are down across the country some homes are still going through the process. It’s these homes that typically end up at an auction and bidders can likely get a bargain. However, you’ll probably be in competition with investors and those that by home specifically to flip and many times they require and all-cash payment. But, if you can do it, you’re likely to get a great deal. Keep in mind that these homes are usually in poor condition so be sure to check them out before bidding and if you buy in a developing neighborhood, that’s all the better.
If you’re looking for the best deal throughout the Tri-Valley area and you need an agent on your side to help facilitate the transaction and do the research for you contact my office today. I’d be happy to set up a meeting with you about what you are looking for and start the research process to get you the right property for your needs.
