Today’s guest blog is presented by Laurie Capper. She’s a delight, and after serving as our intern and helping Nashville brides plan their dream wedding, she now helps them find their dream home as a realtor with Parkside Realty.
Weddings are a beautiful and joyous occasion, one that many of us dream about at a very young age. But what happens after the fairy tale day? Where will you and your new husband call home after the wedding festivities are over?
Where you will spend your Forever After is something to consider from the moment you announce your engagement.
Will you continue to live with parents so that you can save money? Will you rent an apartment, townhouse, or home? Will you purchase your first new home together? Or do you already have existing property and are looking to consolidate two places into one?
All of these questions can be answered by evaluating your Forever After goals. What are Forever After goals? They’re the BIG conversations that engaged couples use to evaluate whether or not they want the same things in life – for example: Do we want to have children? If so, how many and how soon? Do we want to stay in Middle Tennessee? What area? Do either of us have a profession that might require us to move?
After you’ve completed this evaluation and have a firm grasp on where you both want to call home, the next step is to take action! If you are looking to rent a home, purchase a new home, or consolidate existing properties, you’ll want someone to help you in this endeavor. A realtor is educated and groomed to not only assist you in your search for a new home or your consolidation of existing properties, but also to represent you and your best interests during any real estate transaction. A realtor will ask you about your Forever After goals because he or she will want to make sure that they are finding the BEST property to fit your new family’s needs.
Once you’ve decided to contact a realtor, make sure to interview several. You’ll want to find the RIGHT person to represent you and help you achieve your Forever After goals. Make sure to ask lots of questions and be prepared to answer a lot. Planning your Forever After takes a lot of consideration and communication (just like planning your wedding!), and you’ll want to make sure all parties involved (you, your husband, and your realtor) are on the same page.
When you’re ready to take the next step in achieving your Forever After goals and finding the right place to call home, call a realtor for help. If you happen to be local to Nashville, I would love to get to know you, talk about your goals, and walk you through the process of home renting/buying or consolidation of your properties.
Laurie Capper – (615) 556-2345 or Laurie@ParksideRealty.com
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