2026 House Goals: The Essential Prep Checklist for Buyers & Sellers
For Home Buyers
Get Clear on Your Goals: Start by defining what you want—neighborhood, school district, budget, home style, and must-have features.
Check Your Credit & Mortgage Options: Review your credit score, gather key documents, and explore lender options. Montgomery County buyers benefit from local lender insight—ask Shaina for her recommended list.
Get Preapproved: This is critical in a competitive market, especially with interest rates forecasted to moderate around 6% in 2026, making more buyers active.
Scout Neighborhoods Early: Drive around, visit open houses, and read local guides (see MontcoLiving.com!) to find the right fit.
Partner with an Expert Realtor: Shaina McAndrews simplifies every step—search, negotiation, paperwork, inspection, and closing—with trusted local expertise.
For Home Sellers
Clarify Your Objectives: Do you want top dollar, a fast close, or a spring/summer move? Shaina can help you build your plan around your ideal outcome.
Assess Your Home: Walk through as a buyer would. List repairs, upgrades, and easy staging wins. Shaina offers personalized prep advice and connects you with local contractors.
Know Your Market Value: Use valuation tools and request a custom report from Shaina for the latest local stats and selling strategies.
Time It Right: Early planning means you choose the best listing season, maximize online exposure, and make the right renovations for ROI. Shaina guides you through local trends—when to list, how to price, and staging tips for Montgomery County’s micro-markets.
Get Your Documents Ready: Gather mortgage payoff details, utility bills, warranties, and any certificates you might need for a smooth process.
How Shaina McAndrews Helps Every Step
Shaina McAndrews is recognized for her hands-on service, deep local knowledge, and negotiation skills. She starts with a personalized strategy session—helping you set realistic goals, identify opportunities, and navigate every detail. From connecting you with top lenders, inspectors, and contractors to walking you through each showing, offer, and contract, Shaina’s guidance is what makes buyers and sellers confident in every decision.
Your first move for 2026? Talk to Shaina. She’ll help you build the perfect plan, stay ahead of market shifts, and achieve your home goals with less stress and more success. If someone you care about is planning a move, Shaina is honored to help them too.
