Articles Tagged "For buyers"

First steps to buying a house from Sioux Falls homes for sale? Bet you hoped we'd say you need to start looking at pretty pictures on the Internet, then finding a real estate agent to show you around, and then moving in. Alas, the first steps are not nearly that much fun. 

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If you're a new homeowner, you have many decisions to make when it comes to packing, moving, and decorating your new home. With everything to keep track of, it's easy to forget something important or to fail to consider everything you should before making decisions about your new home.

Our real estate agents point out the following common mistakes new homeowners should avoid after buying one of our listed Sioux Falls homes for sale:

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Sioux Falls, SD, is a growing area that has attracted around 20,000 new residents in the past several years. The city and its surrounding area have many positives that are attracting newcomers and making current residents happy that they call the area home.

Our real estate agents share some of the best reasons to move to Sioux Falls:

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Is Sioux Falls a city for the millennium? Since 2020, the population has grown more than 22 percent. What is it about our corner of South Dakota that entices new residents from all around the country? Our real estate agents share seven compelling reasons why you should be checking out Sioux Falls homes for sale in 2021.

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If you're buying or selling a home, you may be tempted to try completing the process on your own rather than working with a REALTOR®. This, however, can make every detail of your purchase or sale much more stressful than it has to be and open you up to costly mistakes.
  
Our REALTORS® point out the following 5 ways working with a REALTOR® benefits you, whether you're looking for Sioux Falls homes for sale or would like to sell a home in the area:

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When friends or family members close on a home, everyone wants to be part of the celebration. Even if you can't be there in person for a housewarming party, sending a gift is a great way to be there in spirit.

But what should you get?

There's an added element of challenge: Someone who's just moved probably needs a little bit of everything. Sometimes, a recent homebuyer will create a gift registry. Just about every big-name retail outlet you can name has this option on their website, which does away with a lot of guesswork. But lots of people don't like asking for gifts – and many will want to enjoy the surprise. As the holidays draw closer, it's time to dive in and figure things out!

These gifts are just the thing to crack the code and delight the homeowner on your holiday list:

1. The Classic Welcome Mat
   A welcome mat is one of the first ways any homeowner gets to express their style. Whether it's a joke or a pretty piece of art, the welcome mat sets the tone for all of a home's visitors. Plus, it could be used for many years to come.

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Sometimes when you're so close to securing one of the great Sioux Falls homes for sale, you find yourself in a situation of deal or no deal. But this is far from a game — it's one of the most important financial decisions of your life! When you're stuck in this unfavorable situation, you need to know when it's time to move forward or when it's time to save yourself from making the wrong decision.

Our real estate agents understand that no homebuyer ever wants to be caught in this scenario. We've gathered this list of tips to help you identify when it's the right choice to walk away from a house negotiation.

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By the time you get to your final walk-through before buying a home, you're so close to the end that you probably already celebrated with a bottle of champagne on ice. But be careful—it's easy to get complacent when you're in the home stretch, and our real estate agents have seen deals go south at the last possible second. 

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It's always been your dream to own your own home. But when you're self-employed, getting approved for a mortgage can be a little tricky. Don't worry though, because it can be done. You just need to know the appropriate steps to take to make it happen. Our real estate agents are here to help you if this is the situation you're currently in. 

Mortgage Process for the Self-Employed

By the year 2026, it's estimated that there will be more than 10 million self-employed workers in the United States. And of course, many of them will want to become homeowners. In order to do that, they have to qualify for a mortgage, which isn't always easy when you're not getting a W-2 from your employer every year. 

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