Hawaii Realty International  LLC
  • Home
  • Honolulu Homes
  • Oahu Property
  • Oahu Foreclosures
  • MLS Hawaii
  • RSS
  • Contact Us
Login
(808) 258-2436
Login
(808) 258-2436

Sign in to your account

Need to reset your phone number?

Don't have an account with us?

Click here to sign up.

Search Hawaii MLS Real Estate

TO
Advanced Search

Address Search

Buying Your First Hawaii Home? Be Prepared with this Checklist

Buying your first home for your family gives you a sense of joy and that you are buying a property that your family will live in and grow in together for years to come. Searching for the perfect home for your family can be a fun and sometimes stressful process. Here is a great deal of work involved with purchasing your first piece of property however, here are a few things to keep in mind on your search:

1.) Before you begin your search on your own, be sure to them with the help of a real estate agent that is working with your desires and interests at heart. A realtor can no doubt prove to be a lifesaver when it comes time to closing on your home. Additionally, a realtor is out to help you find the home of your dreams.

2.) Be prepared with a price range for the home you wish to buy. This means that you will need to establish a budget that clearly outlines how much money you are able to pay for a mortgage.

3.) Prepare a checklist of absolute necessities that must be in your family home. This means that you will need to outline criteria such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, amenities such as a carport or garage, square footage, and even whether or not you desire a basement or a large backyard. Be sure to provide your real estate agent with this checklist to help you narrow down the home that you desire.

4.) Do not fail to take into consideration that type of neighborhood you will be buying a home in. Many people fail to realize that the neighborhood in which you by your home plays a large part not only in your family safety, but also in deciding the value of your home when it comes time to sell.

5.) As you visit several homes with your real estate agent, take the time to view several homes before you decide on one particular piece of property. By widening the poor of potential homes, you have a better chance of finding out your likes and dislikes as well as narrowing down your selection to the perfect property that suits the needs of you and your family.

6.) Do not be afraid to bargain. In the same vein, ensure that you never offer the seller's asking price right off the bat. Regardless of whether or not you are able to pay the full asking price, is the art of negotiating by offering a price lower and what the seller is asking for.

 

Like or Share
Loading likes...

Address Search

We'd love the chance to show you what our beautiful island of Oahu offers.

 Representing Your Best Interest for Hawaii Real Estate.

Once you've decided to join us here in Hawaii - our job is making that happen!

We'll help make your move simple and easy.

 

You can buy your Honolulu real estate with the confidence someone's on your side and looking out for you.

 

So, just contact us if you have any questions or

for an appointment that's just right for you.

 

Blog

Popular Areas on Oahu

Looking for the perfect home in Hawaii? Chances are you'll want to check here first.

Honolulu County Real Estate

  • Kailua Real Estate
  • Diamond Head
  • Lanikai
  • Hawaii Kai
  • Kaneohe
  • North Shore
  • Mililani
  • Kahala
  • Kapolei
  • Waikiki
  • Pearl City
  • Waikele
  • Ewa
  • Makakilo
  • Ko Olina

New Home Construction on Oahu

Hawaii Luxury Condos

Foreclosures Today (117) Listed

I can help you find a great deal on a Honolulu foreclosure or short sale! 

Foreclosures

 

 

 

Buying a Short Sale Property in Oahu

Short Sale Map Search 

 

 

Hawaii Articles

  • Water activities Honolulu
  • Shopping places in Oahu
  • Museums in Paradise
  • When to go to Hawaii
  • Important events in the Islands
  • Oahu rentals
  • Family Vacation Hawaii
  • Discovering Hidden Hawaii
  • Honolulu Vacation Rental
  • Home Improvements
  • Reasons to Buy a Hawaii Vacation Home

Hawaii Relocation Information

  • Hawaii Relocation Through the Military
  • Pet Quarantine Information
  • Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
  • Fee simple vs. Leasehold

Hawaii Mortgage Center

  • Apply for Hawaii Mortgage
  • How to Take Advantage of the Equity in Your Home
  • 3 Great Benefits of Mortgage Refinancing
  • How to Get More Home for Less
  • The Steps to Refinancing Your Home
  • Understanding ‘Balloons’ When It Comes to Real Estate
  • VA Loans Hawaii

Navigation

  • Home
  • Advanced Search
  • Selling
  • Buying
  • About Greg
  • Hawaii News Blog
  • About Hawaii
  • Contact Us

Additional Hawaii Information

  • Hawaii Schools
  • Community Links
  • First Home Buyers in Honolulu
  • What to do When You are Headed for a Foreclosure
  • Investing in real estate
  • Buying Your First Home? Be Prepared with this Checklist
IDX Real Estate Websites by
• Accessibility • Terms • Privacy