Buying your first home can be daunting, for most people it is the largest purchase that
they will ever make.

These tips can help you prepare to purchase your first home.  Where to Begin?

Find a Dependable Real Estate Professional
Step one is to find a dependable REALTOR® to represent and guide you through this process.  It is important to choose someone with experience and deep knowledge of the area and the market you are looking at.

This is where The McClellan Group comes to the rescue!  We are a father/daughter real estate team born & raised in the great state of Texas.  Having lived and worked in and around San Antonio for the last 30+ years, our team is extremely well versed in the Texas Hill Country Real Estate market.  With our unique combination of over 30 years experience and new age innovation, skill, and marketing techniques, The McClellan Group is eager to represent first-time home buyers, serving them with the utmost level of competency and care, as if you were a part of our own family.

We bring all our clients a wealth of knowledge and expertise, ensuring all our buyers can navigate this market with confidence.

David & Madison McClellan-The McClellan Group with Home Team Of America

Understanding REALTORS® vs. Listing Sites
Before you start the process of finding your home make sure to know the differences
between what a REALTOR® will do for you and what a listing website will.

A REALTOR® is an expert at real estate transactions, as their career REALTORS® know
the ins and outs of the paperwork and can negotiate on your behalf. Additionally,
REALTORS® understand that buying or selling a home can be an emotional time and
they are there to support you and provide you with the best information to help you in
the process.

Listing websites are great for looking at pictures of homes but seeing them in person
is much different. Be wary of the listed values of homes on some search sites, as they
don’t always reflect accurately for their market.

Determine Your Wants & Needs
It is so important to know what your priorities are when it comes to
your first home. Determine how long you plan on living in the home, what your desired
neighborhood or area is, and what thing you will not compromise on. This is also the
time to check your credit score and make sure you are in a good position to qualify for
a mortgage.

Find a Mortgage Lender
When picking a mortgage lender, it is important they understand your situation, concerns, and have vast experience in the field.  Having been in the business for over 30 years, we have plenty of contacts, so if you are unsure of where to start when searching for a mortgage lender, we have a list of trusted professionals in which we are happy to share with our buyers!

Before beginning your house hunt make sure to find a lender who is right for you. This
is one of the most important steps in the home buying process, because if you don’t
know how much you can afford you don’t know what to look for.

It is important to be pre-approved for a loan before looking at homes, in case you find
one you love and want to make an offer. In a fast moving market it is likely that your
dream home will sell before you have time to get pre-approved.

For more information on buying, selling, or leasing your home visit SABOR.com and
use a San Antonio area REALTOR®.

The McClellan Group with Home Team Of America has an extensive resume of helping buyers purchase their first properties in San Antonio and the surrounding areas, including but not limited to Bulverde, Spring Branch, Canyon Lake, New Braunfels, Blanco, Boerne, and more of the Texas Hill Country.