Question – I need more space – now what?

JOHN RICE ASSOCIATE BROKER | REALTOR

Question: I need more space – now what? This remains one of the top reasons people make the choice to move.  Many of the people I work with come to me with this question in mind.  Curious about the next step and concerned that they take the right steps, at the right time to maximize their real estate experience and of course – keep a roof over their head.

With that mind consider the following:

Step 1.  Start with understanding what you are looking for in your next home.  Start with defining your budget.  If you are paying cash for your next home you may have a very good understanding of what your budget will be.  If you are looking to mortgage your next home, then the best way to fully understand your budget is to consult with loan officer.  Being comfortable with the loan officer and working with one that has experience is important.  To help I put together the following list:

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You may decide not to spend as much as you are approved for – that is certainly fine and frankly many people choose not too.  However it is much better to understand the numbers BEFORE shopping – so you know what is comfortable and therefore what the price range will bear that is the best fit for your budget.

Step 2. Determine the numbers on your current home.  You can do that easily by visiting: www.easymarketvalue.com

Why do this BEFORE house shopping? In many cases it’s in your best interest to put together the full strategy before going shopping.  It keeps your emotions in check right away – it’s painful to find “the perfect home” only to find out that 3 other buyers in line already sold their home and you did not get that far yet….The most beneficial reason is to understand fully the timing of what to expect and -yes- put your best foot forward when it comes time to make the offer on “the perfect home.”

Step 3. Check out what’s on the market – a great place to start understanding what is out there is to visit: https://johnricerealtor.com/move-buyers/

Once you have a feel for what is out there and that your budget and your needs/wants in your next home align – then its time for action.

Knowing and understanding each step and the numbers behind each will set you up for success and minimize stress and surprises.

 

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A few words from our clients:
We have worked with John to sell 1 home and buy 2 homes and he is an incredible realtor! He is professional, prompt with communication, honest and patient. We had quite the list for what we were looking for and John was always available to answer questions and get us in to look at a home. His knowledge and connections in the industry made both the buying and selling process go smoothly. We simply cannot recommend John enough!
Chase and Nicole O
We can’t say enough good things about John. He is an awesome realtor! We bought our home with his help and just recently sold it with his help. He is highly knowledgeable about the Grand Rapids area market and his expertise and professionalism has shown through both times we worked with him...John is a wonderful communicator and a genuine person. His sincerity has been evident in his commitment to making the purchase and sale experience as seamless and informed as possible. We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have worked with John and strongly recommend him without reservation!
E&T VanBuskirk
Purchased and sold with John, he is: Professional, an extremely good communicator, precise, and acted on our behalf 24/7. He kept us up to date on listings for purchase and preparation advice for selling our home. He was knowledgeable about neighborhoods. Photography for sale of our house was impressive. We were appreciative of the guidance regarding making offers, inspections, when to list our home, writing contracts, detailed review and presentation of offers on our home and being realistic about our purchase of new home. Great experience, Great Realtor.
J&G Junod
It was a wonderful experience working with John. His professionalism, honesty, experience, and knowledge of the Grand Rapids market, helped us in multiple ways. John sold our home in one day, was honest about what we could expect from offers, and was spot on. As we progressed toward finding our new home, again, he was extremely knowledgeable about the neighborhoods, home values, and history of the homes. We are more than happy to say, that he helped us find our dream home within our budget! Anything I needed, he was there through emails, texts, or phone calls. He definitely put in a lot of work for us. Without a doubt, I will ask for his assistance again when the time comes. Thank you John!
T&A Lascari
John helped us sell our house when we moved out of Grand Rapids 3 years ago and recently helped us purchase a new house when we moved back. He is very professional and knowledgeable of the area and market. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell.
S&K Weber
We have worked with John multiple times now, both buying and selling homes. We 100% recommend him and he’ll always be our go-to realtor for any future real estate needs. John is experienced in the industry and well-known and respected. He is extremely professional and knowledgeable, on top of being an all-around nice guy. He is responsive and answered all of our questions along the way. We asked John for several referrals for other services (lender, cleaner, etc.) and we were very happy with all his suggestions. John is honest and will listen to your concerns/opinions. He is never pushy, but gives great advice based on his years of experience. We are so thankful for the guidance we received from John to make our recent home buying and selling experience successful and quick! If you need a realtor, call John.
G&E Webb
We moved to the Grand Rapids area 11 years ago and John was very patient as we found our first home and made the experience absolutely seamless! When we were ready to sell and buy again we knew to reach out to John. As we remembered and appreciated, John is an absolute professional and was and advocate for our best interests at all times during this wild market. We found great value in our new home and he helped us get top dollar for our sale. Grateful to have him on our side though the whole process. You won’t be disappointed!
Lance W
John Rice is hands down one of the best realtors in the Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. We have utilized him as our realtor on two separate occasions, once over 10 years ago, and again over the last several months to buy/sell. He is incredibly knowledgeable and uses his expertise to help guide you in your choices throughout the realty process. He is professional, kind, has impeccable attention to detail, responsive, and clearly loves what he does. Choose John for your realty needs…he is the best of the best!
Amanda W