If you are looking to buy your first home, you may have to look at many homes before getting a sense of what you're seeking in terms of home features. After some practice, you'll be able to discover most of what you need to know from a property's online MLS listing. Depending on how motivated you are to buy a new home, the searching process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Touring Homes
Depending on your schedule, you'll most likely want to view several homes in a single day or two. This makes comparisons easier, with details of previous tours remaining fresh in your mind. With the rising cost of gas, you'll want to take the most efficient routes possible. Please feel free to take advantage of our free HomeSearch report, which automatically calculates the most efficient directions between properties.

Once you've narrowed down your search to just a couple of properties, be sure you understand the market value of the home, as well as the market risks associated with the surrounding area. Our HomeSmart Report is the only report of its kind available to consumers today. For only $6.95, this report will provide you with detailed information regarding the known area risks associated with a property.

Our HomeSmart Value Report is available for only $24.95 and will give you the actual value of a home, using the same calculations and analysis previously available only to mortgage lenders. For most people, buying a home represents the biggest single purchase they will make during their entire lifetime. An assessment of a home value estimate, and the area risks, is a prudent course of action on the home you're about to buy. Doesn't it make sense to be informed and ensure your investment is a good one?