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Whether it’s because you still have lingering COVID concerns or you can’t find a good sitter, there are lots of reasons why you might choose to navigate the home-buying process from the safety of your home. Thankfully, these days with the help of online tools, virtual tours, and other tech solutions, doing so is easier than ever. Since the Mama Bear Real Estate Team knows how much you care about your children’s safety, it’s obvious this is also great news for parents with young children.
As a result of the pandemic, estate agents and sellers everywhere have embraced online platforms and 360-degree virtual tours for showing off their homes, allowing parents to view properties without worrying about dragging their children along or exposing them to COVID-19. Take advantage of these tools to streamline your house-hunting experience and stay healthy.
Online Budgeting and Financial Tools
The first step of buying a home is securing financing. Fortunately, there are numerous online tools that can help you develop a home-buying budget, calculate your mortgage rates, and get your financial prerequisites in order without leaving the house.
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Working with an Agent
If you’re going to do most of your house buying process virtually, you’ll need an agent you can trust. The right agent will do everything they can to help you find a home on your family’s schedule, without risking your health.
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Touring Homes from Your Couch
Searching for potential properties and touring your favorite homes can all be done from the safety and comfort of your couch at virtually any hour of the day or night. So you can put the kids to bed, and start your house hunt!
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Buying a home with kids in tow has always been stressful. While you may have to adjust your house-hunting strategy, you shouldn’t have to put your home-buying plans on hold completely due to health concerns or unavailable childcare. Use online tools like financial planners, budget calculators, repair estimates, and video chat to continue your search without leaving the house… mostly!
