Should you buy a Thomasville home for sale? Maybe yes, maybe no. People don’t live in cookie cutter situations; everyone has a unique set of circumstances. For that matter, you may not even need a house. Maybe an apartment is a better fit.

Here are four factors to consider before deciding whether to buy or rent:

1. Maintenance: One factor you might use to decide whether or not you want to buy a Thomasville home for sale is maintenance. As a homeowner, you’re responsible for the roof when it leaks and the plumbing when it’s clogged. As a renter, you have a landlord who takes care of all that.

2. Frequency of relocation: Another factor to consider is how long you plan to be in the area. For example, if you plan to move in less than five years and don’t fancy renting out the home after you move, buying may not be for you.

3. Tax deductions: The interest you pay on your mortgage is usually tax-deductible. As well, when you close on a home you have the option to pay “points” to reduce your interest over the life of your loan. The amount you pay to cover the points is also usually tax deductible for the year in which you buy the home. Now think about renting… none of your rent is tax deductible. You don’t get money back for living in a home; you get money back for buying a home. With that money, you could further pay down your loan, make repairs or any number of things you need to do.

4. Home decor: When you own, you can decorate any way you want. You can paint, hang pictures or even knock down walls. When you rent, you must live by the rules and regulations established by the landlord, which are usually very restrictive.

So, should you rent or buy? We could tell you buying is the best thing to do, but we could be wrong because we don’t know your particular situation. However, if you can afford a Thomasville home for sale and want to buy one, don’t pass up the best mortgage rates the real estate industry has ever seen!

Still confused as to whether renting or buying is best for you? Give us a call at 229-226-6515, and we’ll personally help you figure it out.

Have you decided owning a home is right for you? Let First Thomasville Realty help you find and buy a great home at a great price. Call us at 229-226-6515 or email info@FTRealty.com for more information.

If you’re looking for the right price to list your Thomasville Georgia home for sale, you may need to call on a real estate professional. Pricing your home to sell in this buyer's market is part research and part experience.

You don’t want to overprice your Thomasville Georgia home for sale because you don’t want it to sit on the market week after week. A home that is priced too high for the area will not attract as many buyers as a more reasonably priced home. If you price your home below market value, you’re likely to receive several offers that will drive the sale price up, so you don’t have to worry about getting less money for your home than it’s worth.

A good way to get an idea of the current value of your home is to get the sale prices of homes that have recently sold in your area. Your real estate agent can gather that information for you. Look for homes similar to yours in size, location and condition.

When setting the price of your home, you may also want to take a look at the listings that have expired in your area. You may find that the homes were overpriced for your neighborhood or that some homes remain on the market because the home wasn't updated or in good condition.

Try to learn what caused the listing to expire and work to avoid the same mistakes.

You should not list your Thomasville Georgia home for sale at a price that you aren’t comfortable with. Explain to your agent the concerns that you have about the home’s sale price and ask for his or her professional opinion about the price that you have chosen.

Want help pricing your home correctly? Let our agents put together an analysis of current home prices in your neighborhood. It's free and at absolutely no obligation. To get your analysis, call First Thomasville Realty today at 229-226-6515 or email us at info@FTRealty.com .