Whether you’re looking to purchase your very first home or you’re relocating to a new city for work, we’ve pulled together for you our Top House Hunting Tips for 2019. Dive into this house hunting checklist to get you and your family ready to purchase your dream home.

House Hunting Tip #1: Narrow Down of Where You Want to Live

Ready to move to the suburbs, or maybe you see yourself in a historic bungalow near downtown–whichever you choose, it’s important to consider the neighborhood and proximity to amenities, schools, and other items important to you.

It’s key to not only visualize your dream home, but also the neighborhood that surrounds it. Some things to consider for your house hunting checklist:

For example…
● Is it an easy commute to work?
● Is there a park and bike trails nearby?
● Is it in a good community for your children’s school?
● Is it near a grocery store?
● Is it near nightlife–restaurants, bars, music venues?

It can be tricky to find the perfect home that checks all the boxes and is in the perfect neighborhood, but with Looksy!, our fun new house hunting app, you can enjoy time in your favorite neighborhoods and get a peek of what’s potentially available — and what you can afford!

House Hunting Tip #2: Make Your House Hunting Checklist

House hunting can be overwhelming, especially when you swipe through dozens of homes on a house hunting website or app. Instead of looking at homes that don’t meet your criteria, be clear on the items that are a “must” for your 2019 house hunting journey. Here are a few examples:

Must Haves:
● 3 bedrooms
● 2.5 bathrooms
● Open concept
● backyard with a pool

Nice to Haves:
● Additional room for office/den
● Attached garage
● Brick exterior
● Low maintenance yard
● Koy pond

House Hunting Tip #3: Get Pre-Approved for a Home Mortgage

Before you dive into the Looksy! house hunting app or check out some online homes for sale, it might be good to understand your budget and finance situation. If you get pre-approved, you’ll have an idea of what the bank is willing to loan you, which puts sellers’ minds at ease when you
make an offer, knowing that you are ready and prepared to purchase.

House Hunting Tip #4: Use the Top New House Hunting Apps

There’s some amazing apps available to help you find your dream home. Here’s a list of our favorites.
● Looksy: Our fun new app makes house hunting exciting. Simply snap a picture of any house and you’ll get the home facts. Simple, easy and addicting!
● Nextdoor: This app will help you connect with your soon-to-be neighbors. You can stay informed of neighborhood gatherings and events.

House Hunting Tip #5: Take Time to Let Your House Hunting Adventures Soak In

If you plan to spend a full day house hunting and checking out local open houses, the homes
can quickly begin to run together. Make sure to take notes, and even recap after the day. Treat
yourself to a fun happy hour where you and your partner can discuss all the homes you’ve seen
and determine if any are the perfect home for you!

Now that you better understand the top 2019 house hunting tips, be sure to download the Looksy! App to help find your dream home.