Should You Wait to Make an Offer on a Canton Home?

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If you look at a home in Canton once and fall in love, should you make an offer right away? The answer can be tricky.

In the Canton market, homes that are in great condition and fairly priced are selling in a matter of days. If you love the home and don’t want to lose it, then your best bet is to make an offer quickly. But how quickly?

On the other hand, you will always notice more things about the home during your second walk through. On your second visit, you can pay more attention to things like the age of the furnace, condition of the windows, room sizes, and other details you might not have noticed the first time around.

Also, we encourage all of our home buyers to drive through the neighborhood on different days and at different times to get an idea of what the area is really like. If you make an offer right away, you won’t have a chance to do this.

That’s exactly why you need an experienced real estate team to guide you through this process. We can tell you if the home is priced right and whether you should move fast. We can also point out items you might have to replace in the near future, what homes in the neighborhood resale for, and any issues that might prevent you from selling in the future. These are all important things to consider when making a home purchase.

We never want to rush you into making an offer. Our goal is always to give you honest, reliable advice so you can make the best decision for you and your family.

If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!

Expert Tips for Canton Home Buyers

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We've had some unseasonably warm weather this year, and it's been great for our local real estate market. Activity hasn't dropped as sharply as it has in the past, so we're still able to help a lot of buyers right now.

I've been getting the same question a lot lately, and it has to do with how quickly you need to get a response from a home seller. As a buyer, you're probably anxious to hear back from the seller, so let's delve into this.

There really isn't a concrete answer, and it really depends on the situation. If we know that there are multiple offers on the home, we usually demand a response within 24 hours. This puts our buyers in a better position to win the home because it makes the seller worry that they're losing their best offer.

On the contrary, there are other situations where sellers can't make a quick decision. If it's an estate and the siblings are selling it together, it could take a while.

My recommendation is that if you really love a home, then make a strong offer. Sellers naturally respond quickly to good offers because they don't want to lose them.

Please reach out to us if you're thinking of buying or selling in Canton! We would love to find your dream home for you!

Start Tracking the Canton Homes You Visit

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A client recently asked, “Is there a good way to track homes you visit?”

Yes, there is! We provide you with property tour sheets. These sheets include crucial information to fill out about each home, such as the address and the positives and negatives about a property.

After touring over five homes a day, homes start to look the same. Quickly, home buyers can get confused and overwhelmed. That’s why it’s important to track important details. This simple sheet helps you narrow your search and identify which homes to visit again.

Additionally, we target our buyer’s must-haves. We identify what factors in a home are most important to buyers. For instance, it might be the amount of bathrooms or the size of the kitchen. We help our buyers understand what they want.


You can count on us to help you find the right home! We want to make it easy and fun you for you. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us via phone or email.

What Should You Be Looking for When Home Hunting in Canton?

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When you're home hunting, what should you look for when viewing a home? Today, we want to give you some tips so you make informed buying decisions. If you know the answers to these questions, you shouldn't have trouble making the right decision for you and your family:

• Does the floor plan work for you? The floor plan is something you can't change without spending a whole lot of money, so make sure the layout of the home you're looking at is one that will work for you and your family. 
• Are the major systems in the home in working order? Does the furnace have a sticker showing the install date? Does the AC? Look for water stains on the ceiling and other little signs of structural damage. 
• Does the price of the home line up with neighborhood values? We don't want you to buy the most expensive home on the block and will ensure you're armed with this information. 
• Will the size of the home suit your family's needs? How long do you plan on living in the home? If you plan on starting a family, you want to buy a home that you will be able to grow into. 
• Do you love the home? Can you picture yourself staying in the home for an extended period of time? Don't purchase a home just because you're sick of looking at homes and want to get the process over with. You'll probably regret it.

Even if you forget a few of these things, you don't need to worry because we will be there doing them for you! We feel it's our job to ensure you make informed decisions throughout the process. If you have any questions for us, or if you'd like our help buying or selling, please don't hesitate to give us a call or shoot us an email. We would love to hear from you!

How Can a Pre-Approval Simplify Your Canton Home Search?

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If you're thinking about selling, how do you find out how much home you can actually afford? This is a question we get all the time, and would love to answer for you.

The very first thing to do if you want to buy a home in Canton is get pre-approved with a reputable lender. At Amy Wengerd Realty Group, we work with some of the best banks in Northeast Ohio, and they really take care of our clients. Plus, the pre-approval is free, and you can figure out exactly how much the bank is willing to give you for your new home.

Once you have been pre-approved, you can begin looking at all your financial options and figure out the plan that works best for your needs. Often, the bank will approve you for more than you can really afford, and that's fine - once you know what the bank will lend you, we can help you determine what amount you can comfortably make payments on each month. 

We offer free buyer consultations to find out exactly what you need and what your dreams are. Our goal is to get on the same page as you in order to help you achieve your personal and financial goals. For us, it's not just about getting you into a house, but finding you the ideal home that will fit your needs for years to come.

If you want a full team of experts at your disposal to help you make the best buying and selling decisions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to hear from you!

The Latest Trends in Northeast Ohio Real Estate

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Today, we'll go over the current real estate market in Northeast Ohio. Many people ask me if this is a buyer's or seller's market. Believe it or not, it's actually both! 

Homes that are priced well and in great shape are selling very fast. As we approach the holiday season, some homeowners will be very motivated to sell, and buyers could get a great deal. Also, there will be less competition for buyers than there is in the spring or summer.

In addition, interest rates are fantastic! They are below 4% for a conventional 30-year loan, so if you're buying, go ahead and lock in that low rate. 

The truth is, if your home is priced right, it will always sell, no matter what time of year it is. If you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!