As the Las Vegas Real Estate market continues to perk up, inquires about how our tours work is a common question. There is a lot of interest in our market and investors from all over the country are focusing on Las Vegas. Desert Homes Realty primarily represents buyers that are buying homes as their primary residence but we do tour investors. We have seen a resurgence in investors because the prices are so low and many of them can now see a positive cash flow. The vast majority of investors from out of state does not know the Las Vegas Valley and need a seasoned professional to help them find the best values. The first advice I would give anyone in this market is to start your search on our website. We do thousands of searches on a daily basis and can really save you time and money. Several years ago, we didn’t have all these fantastic tools like the Internet. If you wanted to buy property, you had to physically walk through everything to really know what you are buying. Today, with digital cameras and real time information, you can really narrow it down. Here are some helpful hints that I hope with make life easier.

• Location in Real Estate is everything. Get help if you don’t know the area.
• Pick your price range and do not go over this amount.
• Get familiar with current real estate terms. Example: Short Sale, Bank Owned.
• Our website is automated. If you want more detailed searches, email us and we will be happy to help you.
• Narrow your search and when you start seeing things that meet your needs, set a tour time one week in advance.
• Bring your camera and a note pad. It is hot in the summer here so be prepared.
• If you toured Las Vegas 3 years ago and waited for the prices to hit bottom, now is your moment.
• Get a pre-approval letter from a local Nevada lender.
• The majority of the planned communities like Summerlin have special taxes. Ask about them.
• Timing is everything and if you are buying now, it’s like winning the Lotto.