Have You Seen Enough Homes
For most people, a home purchase is the single largest financial investment
of their lives. As the price of homes continues to increase, purchasing
a home becomes even more complicated as well as critical to a family, taking
on even greater significance.
One of the dilemmas facing a prospective buyer involves the number of
homes that should be seen before making a final buying decision. Some people
are not content until they have seen every home on the market in their price
range. Your REALTOR® will be knowledgeable of the local market and local
values and know which homes will meet your expectations and financial demands.
This will make home buying a pleasant experience.
How do you know when you have seen enough homes in order to make an offer
on a certain home with the confidence that is the right one for you? Basically,
you want to accomplish two things:
DO YOU HAVE A GOOD PERCEPTION OF LOCAL HOME VALUES?
It is difficult to make an informed buying decision until you have had
the opportunity to view various homes and compare their prices. Home showings
also help educate you as to the buying power you possess for the area you
want. It is sometimes sobering to learn that you cannot buy as much home
as you originally thought. After seeing a number of homes, it is not unusual
for buyers to adjust their expectations of the home size and features they
can afford. You may have to settle for a lesser home than you thought in
order to get the location that is most desirable to you.
DOES THIS HOME “FEEL RIGHT?”
You will know when you have found the home that is right for you. This
often happens when you drive up in front of the house or when you are just
inside the front door. The right home not only has most of the features
you want but it also appeals to you emotionally. No one else can tell you
that a certain home is right for you. You usually have to sense it for yourself.
ADVICE: If you have a good grasp of local home values and have
found a home that feels like the right home for you, don’t look further.
You really don’t need to see every home on the market. As a matter of fact,
too many home showings could even confuse you. It is also not unusual to
find the right home after only two or three showings. There is no magic
formula. Every buyer and each situation is different. Just rely on your
own common sense.
A good REALTOR® will save you time and money by searching the market
for homes that meet your desires and your financial demands.
Gena Upchurch
CENTURY 21 Upchurch Real Estate
P.S. You are welcome to
email me with any questions you may have about your real estate. I will
be most happy to help you. If I don't know the answer, I will find someone
that does!
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