Tiffany Watts

🏡 REALTOR® 🛏 Airbnbs 👀 Neighborhood views 🔑 Buy | Sell | Lease | Invest 👩‍👧 Mom to a cool kid #HelloKansasCity

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Prove what? To who? For what? Nah.

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Consider all of your expenses.

Even though you’ve been down this road before, you’ll still want to think about costs. Write out a list of your expenses from your down payment to your moving costs & keep the list accessible. You’ll want this info top of mind while you shop homes

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5 tips and tricks for second-time homebuyers 👉🏽

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Start your search at a slower time.

Spring is a busy season in real estate and more buyers are competing for the available properties. Dive into your search around the holidays and during the winter, fewer buyers are in the market.

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Expect a different home buying process.

Whether you purchased your last home 7 years ago or 2 years ago, the market isn’t the same. Today you’ll find a new market w/ different prices, different interest rates, different options, and different challenges. Search w/ that in mind.

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Consider doing things differently.

If you weren’t happy w/ your 1st home or home buying experience, don’t be afraid to switch things up during round 2. If you need to, find a new real estate agent (🙋🏾‍♀️), go w/ a different lender, search in new area… make this go-round better.

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Have a plan in case your old home sells before you find a new one.

That could include finding a buyer who will let you rent back or booking an Airbnb or temporary rental with a until you find a house that feels like home.

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The housing market isn’t the same.

Whether you purchased your last home 7 years ago or 2 years ago, today’s market is different is constantly changing.

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Me: I want to buy the entire apartment complex.

Me: Anything for you princess.

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I can’t say this enough…Don’t purchase an investment property without doing your due diligence first!!! There’s always more to know about a property besides it’s aesthetics and price tag. Especially when your goal is to earn a profit on your investment.

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Don’t let short term decisions keep you from your long term goals.

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I don’t know who needs to hear this but…your debt doesn’t affect your worth as a human.

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“I don’t like working hard. I like working intentionally.” — Rina Sawayama

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Selling Your Home Without A Real Estate Agent Will Save You Money.

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The listing price is set in stone.

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You need to be debt-free with perfect credit to buy a home.

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Real estate myths you probably think are true.

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You must have a 20% down payment to buy a home.

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You should wait to get pre-approved for a mortgage until after you find the perfect house.

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If you’re buying a brand new home, there’s no need for an inspection.