Buying a home in the midst of a pandemic may be less than ideal, but there are plenty of online tools and resources you can utilize as you begin your hunt. For a comprehensive list of these virtual house-hunting tools, read on.

For personalized assistance with house hunting in the Tybee Island area, reach out to Jenny Rutherford at 912-388-2828.

Tools for Setting Your Home-Buying Budget

• Check your credit score for free. 

• Determine how much house you may be able to afford.

• Calculate the amount of your down payment.

• Get to know the local real estate market to help you set your budget.

• Get pre-approved for a home mortgage.

Resources to Assist You in Finding a Home 

• Contact Jenny Rutherford for expert guidance with your home search.

• Make a list of your must-have home features.

• Discover the best cities, neighborhoods, or streets to live on.

• Use real estate websites to find available homes in your desired area. 

• Be prepared for virtual tours and walkthroughs in place of in-person showings.

Buying a home amid the COVID-19 pandemic does pose a few challenges, but it can be done if you’re open to the idea of remote consultations, digital home viewings, and possibly even a digital closing. With these virtual tools and resources to assist you, however, house hunting in the age of the coronavirus won’t seem so intimidating after all.

Guest blog by Tina Martin

Tina Martin stays busy as a life coach and works hard to help herself and her clients achieve a healthy work-life balance. She started ideaspired.com as a side project to reach as many people as possible, and encourage them to put their dreams first.