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3 Small Steps in February That Prevent Big Stress

3 Small Steps in February That Prevent Big Stress in March⁣
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Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes one of the busiest real estate markets of the year. If you're planning to buy a home this season, the work you do now in February can save you from scrambling when competition heats up in March.⁣
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Here are three smart steps to take this month:⁣
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1. Get Pre-Approved or Pre-Qualified Knowing your purchasing power before you start seriously shopping gives you confidence and credibility. With interest rates still shifting, getting this done early helps you understand your monthly budget and shows sellers you're a serious buyer.⁣
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2. Clarify Your Must-Haves vs. Nice-to-Haves Take time to sit down and define what you absolutely need versus what would simply be a bonus. This clarity will help you move quickly when the right home hits the market and avoid getting distracted by properties that don't truly fit your goals.⁣
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3. Tour a Few Homes Now Even if you're not ready to make an offer, seeing homes in person helps calibrate your expectations. You'll get a better sense of what your budget gets you, what neighborhoods feel right, and how homes compare in real life versus online.⁣
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A little preparation now means less stress and faster decisions when spring arrives.⁣
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Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡⁣
Cell: 865-364-0200⁣
Keller Williams 865-966-5005⁣
GGHKnoxville.com⁣
Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
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A home inspection isn't just a negotiation tool—it's your budget roadmap for the next few years. 🔍⁣
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That report highlighting a 15-year-old water heater or aging roof isn't just leverage for credits at closing. It's a clear signal that you need to budget $8,000-12,000 for likely replacements within your first few years of ownership. That's not a deal-breaker—it's a budget roadmap.⁣
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Major system failures happen at the worst times: an HVAC failure during a heat wave, a burst pipe in winter, or storm damage to the roof. These scenarios happen when it's least convenient and most expensive. HVAC replacement alone runs $5,000-$10,000, and without liquid reserves, a single emergency can derail your finances entirely.⁣
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This is where smart buyers differentiate themselves. They don't treat the inspection as pass/fail. They use it to understand the timeline of major expenses and plan strategically instead of scrambling when systems fail.⁣
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💡 The takeaway: Create a dedicated repair fund before closing. Keep liquid cash reserves after purchase rather than putting every dollar into the down payment. Those who budget with this roadmap in mind avoid buyer's remorse and build equity with confidence.⁣
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Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡⁣
Cell: 865-364-0200⁣
Keller Williams 865-966-5005⁣
GGHKnoxville.com⁣
Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
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