Top 4 Retirement Home Buying Mistakes To Avoid

Written by Posted On Thursday, 08 December 2016 04:14
Top 4 Retirement Home Buying Mistakes To Avoid Karen Mathers

There are many things to consider before you start looking at Active Adult 55+ new homes for sale in Vero Beach.

 

 

Have you done your research? You need to be aware of the common mistakes people make when buying a home to retire in.

Make sure you know what to do to avoid mistakes before planning for your 55+ new home for sale in Vero Beach FL.

Making a mistake when buying one can lead to serious, long-term implications. You certainly don’t want any of those.

 

Here are some pitfalls buyers have fallen into. Don’t make the same mistakes :)

 

1.  Having no plans

 

Before you retire, you should have a plan on where you are going to settle and what kind of home are you going to buy. Do you already have an idea on how you are going to spend your retirement fund and how much are you going to save? Having concrete plans can help you avoid detours when pursuing the kind of life you want once you retire.

 

If you don’t have any, you will just spend your days dreaming of a great retirement home without having any idea on how you are going to get it.

 

With my experience as a Vero Beach real estate agent, I can help you understand your options and find the perfect home to retire in.

 

2.   Taking location lightly

 

You can always change a house, but you can never change its location.

 

Choosing a place in retirement to call home is no simple matter. After all, you don’t want to end up in a place that is a poor fit to your lifestyle and personality. When it comes to buying an Active Adult home, you can’t make an informed decision without experience.

 

Why not rent a home here in Vero Beach for the winter and give it a test drive? Pack your bags, load up the car, and wave goodbye to the cold weather and head for the warm Florida shores. Find out if you like the neighborhood and if you can stand being far from family and friends. You also need to check the availability of amenities. Choosing a house that is close to doctor’s office, hospitals, and service providers that can provide you assistance will be very beneficial.

 

Active Adult communities in Vero Beach offer plenty of amenities for your convenience.

 

3.Choosing the wrong kind of house

 

The right kind of home is important when purchasing a home to retire in. To start with, a house with long winding staircase may not be a good one since it will make going around your home more difficult. For bathrooms, it is not advisable to choose bathtubs that are hard to get into.

 

 

4.   Choosing the wrong real estate agent instead of me, Karen Mathers, the best real estate agent to represent you :)

 

When buying your Active Adulthome, choose the right kind of real estate agent - that will be me!

 

As an experienced Vero Beach real estate agent, I have knowledge in choosing retirement a home for you to buy so that when you retire you can kick back, relax, and live life to the fullest.I can give you useful advice when it comes to choosing the right kind of home for your retirement. I can find you the dream retirement home you’ve always been looking for.

 

Check out the current active adult  homes home for sale right now in Vero Beach by clicking here.

 

 

Call me, Karen Mathers at (772) 532-3221. I am a licensed full time REALTOR® in Vero Beach in the state of Florida. I look forward to working with you to find your perfect retirement or vacation home here in Vero Beach.

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