Factors to consider when shopping for a home

by Pierre C. Rumpf 07/24/2023

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Once you’ve decided to purchase a home, what’s next? For many homebuyers, the market can be stressful as it moves quickly and there’s often many different housing options available. By narrowing down what you’re searching for in a home, you can smooth out some of the lumps often associated with choosing the right home. 


Location 

First consider the location of the home and if it corresponds with the needs of you and your household. If you have an in-person job, you may want to consider purchasing a property within close proximity to save gas. 

If you have school aged kids, perhaps you may want a home close to the school district of your choice. Also consider your normal commute and places you frequent, such as parks or grocery stores. Living close by to the places you go to often can ease some daily stressors. 


Size 

Next, consider the size of the property. Accounting for the members of your household plus storage needed can help you in choosing a home with the right amount of space for comfort.  

If you have pets, for example dogs or cats - you may want to consider purchasing a home with a sizable yard, so they can get plenty of outdoor playtime. 


Condition of the home 

What sort of condition would you prefer your home to have before moving in? Turn-key homes are completely functional and ready for move-in without having to worry about making updates or repairs.  

If you’re ok with purchasing an older home that may need a few light repairs, consider getting a thorough home inspection to make sure there aren't any major repairs needing to be made, such as a leaking roof or structural water damage.  

Working with a real estate agent, you can narrow down your homebuying need to find and purchase the property of your dreams.


About the Author
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Pierre C. Rumpf

Broker Profile: Pierre comes from a diverse background. His adolescent and early adult years found him working for his father, a renowned structural engineer, and his brother, an architectural designer and general contractor. His knowledge of construction design (architectural & structural) and practices is significant. He coupled his construction background with his considerable sales experience, by becoming licensed to sell real estate in Massachusetts in 1986.

Pierre is also a licensed Attorney in the Commonwealth, who formerly worked for the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office as a litigator in the Victim & Witness Assistance Division of the Family & Community Crimes Bureau, litigating cases involving victims of violent crime, and since then has had his own legal practice.

For decades, Pierre has excelled in helping buyers of real estate find that condo, single-family, multi-family, lot of lands, or commercial property they desire to buy, or by effectively marketing his clients’ properties to sell their property for the most amount of money possible. His professional background embodies the ideal combination of construction, sales, negotiating, and contract drafting, which is essential to actualizing his clients’ goals and/or dreams. He does all of this with attention to detail, integrity, and success.

Since 1995, PCR Realty has helped buyers and sellers make their transactions as successful as possible. Using a consultative approach, PCR Realty approaches each experience as a unique opportunity for its clients. As a full-service real estate brokerage firm, PCR Realty provides leading-edge services for buyers & sellers.

When it comes to successfully navigating today’s complex real estate market, you need to work with someone who has the experience and commitment to see it done right. PCR Realty excels at matching buyers to sellers. From state-of-the-art marketing to an experienced broker, PCR Realty works diligently to far exceed your expectations. PCR Realty invites you to learn more.