Your real estate agent should compile reports that reflect and compare the selling price of similar houses recently sold. Forgetting to calculate all the costs When calculating the maximum price you can afford, don't forget to include hidden costs, i.e. courier costs. Calculate a reasonable price range and look for a house that is priced closer to the lower end of your range. You're not supposed to know everything about buying a home. Fear of losing a specific house Don't fall in love with the first home you see.
New listings come onto the market all the time.
The best deal may still be around the corner. Not checking out every nook and cranny before purchasing Go through the house with a fine-tooth comb. You don't want to find out after you've bought the house that the roof is leaking. Open cabinets, turn on every switch, notice details, move stuff away from the walls, look in the attic, turn on faucets. Not making a low offer Pay only what you can afford.