Boston Homebuyers Hold the Key to Speedy Sale

You may have heard the groans of past Boston homebuyers who believe the process takes too long, from start to finish. But what if I told you the time it takes to buy a home in Boston is ultimately up to the homebuyers themselves?

When surveying how long it takes to purchase Boston real estate, many will cite the amount of time to close on the mortgage once a buyer is under contract. However, that hardly factors in all of the steps leading up to that moment, from financial preparation through the home search and then to the closing. Every journey to buying a home in Boston is different, but ultimately up to the buyer.

Financial Prep
Saving to buy a home can take as long as you'd like, if you're planning to stockpile a larger downpayment for instance. It's always a great idea for homebuyers to clean up their credit scores and pay down their existing debt and this step can take years depending on the homebuyer's budget, especially if this is their first time buying Boston real estate.

Home Search
Finding the right home can be a challenge, given the inventory that's available at the time you begin house-hunting. According to the National Association of Realtors, homebuyers typically looked at 10 homes over 12 weeks before signing a contract last year. This is the most crucial (and personal) part of the homebuying process and finding the right balance between needs and wants in a home can take time.

Mortgage Closing
The closing on a home loan is often what buyers refer to when determining how long it takes to buy a home. Once under contract, the typical time frame is around 30 to 45 days, but that all depends on the loan type. The clock on this stage of the real estate process starts as soon as the purchase agreement is signed, but can often go on to require additional documents and resources to complete.

Your journey as a Boston homebuyer can take as little or as long as you'd like, but ultimately the timeline is up to you. Getting all of the documents and financial prep out of the way ahead of time makes the process that much easier and will get you from house hunt to closing quicker than those who skip a few steps along the way. As your Boston real estate expert, I'm here to help you move things along. Contact me today with any questions about how you can better prepare to buy this summer.

Ken Snyder

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro

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