Over the years, I have walked through hundreds of homes all over the valley, and helped many many people find homes.Many of them have searched for the "perfect home."
Of course the best home is the best home in your price range--that meets all your needs.
Some people want to live in the country and need so much acreage.
Others want a small lawn and want to live in the city.
Some want new homes, some want old homes.
I have heard every request in the world.
I want to help you find the "perfect home."
Sometimes I realize that some people have never walked through very many homes.
Sometimes, I am thinking, this house is a dump, only to hear the client exclaim that "This is a great home, I will take it!"
Others, I have showed so many homes that I get numb even remembering what we saw and what we haven't. Sometimes they look the same after a while.
What do I think is the perfect home?
I will give you a formula: If if you can afford it!
I think everyone should have at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a double car garage and at least 1000 square feet per level.
Why 3 bedrooms? What if you are older and live alone?
I would say, you should still buy at least 3 bedrooms. The obvious reason is that if you decide to move, you need to resell it.
I have had literally thousands of email request for a home with at least 3 bedrooms.
You should think of what the majority of the people want, along with what you want.
Why 2 bathrooms?
Because 1 bathroom is not enough. If you can get more than 2, do it.
All you need to have is two people in the same household that need a bathroom at the same time to realize why you need two.
Another almost requisite for a bathroom is that it be a master bedroom.
I get asked all the time, "Is this the master bedroom?" The definition of a master is having the bathroom right off the biggest bedroom in the home.
Why should you get a two car garage?
I don't know how much you have lived in Idaho, but scraping your windows in the morning during the cold months is a pain.
Also, I think even if you don't use both, most people need the space for all their "stuff."
Now if you can't have at least this, then you have to just find the best home in your price range.
Location is really important.
Anyone who has bought a home on a highway or in a run down neighborhood, knows what I mean.
How hard is it to sell?
Living on a highway is not an easy sale to someone who has a bunch of little kids.
People want to live in well-kept neighborhoods.
Let's talk about the people who want to live in the country.
Jefferson county (Rigby area) is by far the best place to live if you want at least a one acre piece of land.
There are more one acre subdivisions than you can shake a stick at.
I can still find you a home with acreage in Idaho Falls, but usually it is pricier, and the selection isn't as good.
Bonneville county (Idaho Falls) really tries to control the way the city grows, so it can provide city utilities: whereas, Jefferson County (Rigby) has lots of one acre subdivisions with wells and septic tanks.
Some other pointers to finding a good home are to look for neutral colors. Pick homes with no maintenance exteriors. Check out the roof.
Also, if you can, get at least 1000 square feet per level. Small homes, even though in the right price range, still have a hard time selling. Get some room and think about the person who might buy the home after you. They will want lots of room also.
Get a home inspection so you know what you are getting into.
I recently bought a home where I had to buy a brand new furnace.
Had I had a home inspection, I would have spent $292, but would have saved $3000 because I am sure the home inspector would have commented on how old the furnace was.
I have had mixed results with home inspections. Some more than pay for themselves, and others are so "cream puff" that nothing needs to be done.
Anyway, I just want to say that I can help you find a better than average home. Read my "Secrets to Foreclosure" section for finding the best financial deal at http://www.seidahohomes.com/.
I hope to work with you soon. My goal is that you are happy, not just to sell you a home.
You may not find the perfect home, but we can certainly find the best home in any price range.
And the best home in any price range, will always sell fast.
So if you see something you like, we need to jump on it--like 20 minutes ago.
I can't tell you how many people wait, and then finally get up the nerve to write an offer, only to find out that the home is gone.
I look forward to working with you.
Thanks Burke Bennett 208 589 5599
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