Eric Christian

Mick Lierd from Destination Properties is awesome! We are so glad to have had him as our agent when buying our new house in Eden UT. At first we were looking at a condo and Mick was able to show us some units and share tons of info on the area and the home buying process. He helped us put an offer in on a condo but we weren’t able to make a deal with the sellers. Mick was super cool about the situation and offered to continue helping us find something. A few weeks later a house listed that we really liked and Mick was able to set up a last minute showing for us on a Sunday afternoon. He found out that there were two other offers on the house that day! He and his team helped us put together a strong offer that we submitted just in time to get our new house! After that he was amazing at helping us through the rest of the home buying process, answering all our questions promptly and suggesting things to look for during the inspection process and getting estimates for any needed repairs. Just going to say to make sure you shop around for mortgages, we were able to find a much better deal through one of our own banks. All in all, we were very happy with the service that Mick and Destination Properties provided and can’t recommend them enough!

Phil Rogers

Brandi is great to work with. She made our transition to Eden from out of state as easy as it could have been. She listened to us about our desires and budget and helped us find the perfect place. Anne and I love her and highly recommend her. Nobody knows the Ogden Valley better.

laner

I would have given 10 stars if I could.... Brandi Lierd and the Destination Properties team was an absolute pleasure to work with. Calm, competent, and professional. She assisted the whole way through the process of finding a home, and has continued to help us long after the sale. Highly recommended. We made the move to Eden two years ago and my wife says “I am so happy to have a beautiful home and enjoy morning walks with my neighbors , I love that i made the decision to move here and Brandi is far more than our realtor, she’s a wonderful friend. Thank you very much.”

Michael Meyer

We live in NC and wanted to buy a second home in the Ogden Valley. Fortunately, we found Dylan Lierd and Destination Properties. Dylan made the experience easy and fun. Having grown up in the Valley, his knowledge of the area and local real estate market was exceptional. With Dylan's help we found a great house and were able to close quickly virtually with no problems. We can't say enough good things about Dylan and highly recommend his services.

Jeffrey Holt

Brandi Lierd was the best Realtor/Real Estate Advisor we’ve ever had. She is a very smart strategist, deep as a well on the Ogden Valley properties and areas and super discrete. We felt very comfortable sharing goals and objectives with her because we trust her to put those things first and foremost in the relationship. Several times over two different properties she represented us on, one buy and one sale, she showed us that when she had a choice between us getting the best outcome for us vs. some more expedient process, she put us first. We won’t use anyone else. And she’s really fun and easy to work with.

Laura Meyerson

This was an exceptional experience if that’s even possible with selling a home. It was all taken care of while we were out of state…and there were quite a few issues since we had not lived there for some time. Brandi is super responsive and very responsible. I would go to her again for any real estate transactions in the valley.

becky zaheri

Mick was awesome to work with and extremely helpful every step of the way!! Would def use him again.

Martha Terry

Brandi was very responsive and easy to work with. This is one of the smoothest real estate transactions I have had.

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01Deciding to Buy

02Preparing to Buy

03Choose a Real Estate Agent

04Time to go shopping

05Escrow inspections & appraisals

06Moving In

Deciding to Buy

Deciding To Buy A Home

Buying a home can seem like an intimidating task, especially for first-time homebuyers. You want to find a good home that meets all your requirements and preferences, but avoid spending more than you can afford.

Taking the time to know more about what you should expect can certainly make the buying process easier. It will allow you to create a better house hunting strategy and make well-informed decisions along the way, making it easier to accomplish your goal.

If you’re in the market for a new home, keep some of these helpful tips in mind:

Get Pre-qualified Before You Start

Nothing’s worse than finding the home of your dreams, only to discover you can’t afford it. Be sure to consult a loan officer before you start your search and get pre-qualified, so you know what your price range is. Your loan officer can also provide you with an approval letter that shows agents you’re a serious buyer, which will help speed up the process.

Deciding to Buy a Home is a Team Effort

Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Besides your loan officer, many individuals will be involved and will work on your behalf during the buying process.

Get in touch with local builders or real estate agents, as they are the ones who are most familiar with neighborhoods and property types that will fit your requirements. You will also work with home owner insurance agents, appraisers, title company agents, and other professionals in order to ensure your loan is ready to close.

Be Ready for the Costs of Homeownership

Deciding to buy a home does not simply involve upfront costs such as the down payment, closing costs, and taxes. Many first-time buyers tend to be unaware of other costs associated with homeownership, including insurance, utility fees, property tax, mortgage payments, and repair and maintenance fees.

Figure Out Important Features for Both the Home and the Neighborhood

Once you’ve determined your ideal price range, get information on potential neighborhoods for your house hunt. Take a look at the type of amenities each neighborhood offers, research local schools, and find out whether or not the area will fit your lifestyle.

You should also have a clear idea of the type of home you’re after, including how many bedrooms/bathrooms it has, whether it’s a new or older home, if it has a large yard, and so on.

Every home buyer’s situation is unique, so it will be up to you to figure out which features are non-negotiable, and which ones you’d love to have but aren’t really necessary. Buying a home should be easy and you should get everything you want.

Making an Offer and Deciding To Buy

After you’ve found the ideal home, it’s time for you to make an offer. Ask assistance from your agent in looking for recently sold comparable homes. This information could give you an advantage during the negotiation period, and can potentially help you get the home for the best price possible.

Searching for homes for sale in Ogden, Huntsville, Eden, and other sought-after communities? Give us a call today at 801.745.2009, or send us an email at info(at)destinationproperties(dotted)com.

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At Destination Properties, our goal is to offer unmatched real estate service for home buyers and sellers. Our team of local agents has over 25 years of combined industry experience, and is dedicated to providing superior customer service to anyone looking to fulfill their real estate goals in Ogden, Eden, Huntsville, Wolf Creek Resort, and other sought-after communities throughout the Ogden Valley area.