Working with buyers has enlightened me on what truly is a need and what is a want when searching to buy a new home. Most of us have high hopes and expectations before we start actually looking at properties, thinking it is very easy and possible to find a home worth $200k for a price around $150k. This can happen, but there is always a reason why a home will be priced below market value, and it takes looking at a few properties to come to this realization.
When you begin your home search, it’s important to establish the difference between wants and needs when coming up with your with list.
What may be a want for one person could very well be a need for another. Sit down with your agent, and go over the top 5 must haves, 1 being the absolute most important and number 5 being the least. As you start looking at property remember this list! It IS possible that your priorities may change and that’s OK, but the point of the “Top 5” is to keep it real when looking, as buying a home is a very emotional process. Keep in mind that you may not get absolutely everything you want in your next home, that’s not uncommon. It’s about trying to find the one that feels right and with a compromise you can live with.
Jessica Touchton-Buyer's Agent w/ The Landry Team Keller Williams Realty (904) 534-8416