Published March 9, 2023

House Hunting 101: A Guide to Finding Your Perfect Home

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Written by Anderson Hicks Group

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Three great tips to help you out when you’re hunting for your dream home.
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Looking for the house of your dreams can be an exciting but daunting experience. There are so many factors to consider, such as location, size, style, and budget. However, there are some best practices you can follow to make the process smoother and more efficient. Today we’ll share some tips on how to find the perfect home.


1. Find a great agent. Our team is full of agents who are actively looking for properties for their buyers. As a matter of fact, we have 15 agents today who are going through the process of talking to buyers or potential sellers. We have access to way more listings than anyone else in the market, including direct listings from warehouses.


"Our website also links with our app, a handy tool for house hunting on the go."

2. Register and make custom searches at www.andersonhicks.com. If you’re not ready to hire an agent yet, you can still search for properties on our website. Registering on our website allows you to set up custom searches that match your specific criteria. The best thing about using this is that it eliminates irrelevant listings and spam. Unlike other online platforms such as Zillow, Realtor.com, or Trulia, our website is more reliable as it is updated more frequently with accurate and relevant listings.


Moreover, our website also links with our app, which is a handy tool for house hunting on the go. Once you pick an agent, they can see the properties you’ve viewed and liked and use this information to refine your search criteria.

3. Look for FSBOs. A good agent will also look for properties that are for sale by owners. They will network with other agents within their office and the community to find properties not yet on the market. This gives you access to properties that are not available to the public, giving you an edge in finding your dream home.

If you need help finding the perfect home for you, don't hesitate to give us a call or reach out to our team by phone or email.

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