Don't Be Rushed Into Buying A House

When searching for a house to buy, your agent should show you everything available that meets your requirements.

Don't rush in and buy the first house you are shown unless you are convinced it is what you are looking for. Don't make a decision on a house until you feel that you've seen enough to pick the one that best meets your needs. Go to the Multiple Listing computer with your agent to make sure that you are getting a complete list of properties for sale.

Consider what features are important to you and what features are not so important. For example, is the school district something that matters? If it is important then you'll need information on every school, such as class sizes, percentage of students that go on to college, SAT scores, etc. You can get this information from your agent or directly from the school.

Although you don't want to miss out on buying the perfect property, you will need to research the market so as not to be rushed into buying the wrong property.