BUYING A HOME: ANALYZE YOUR WANTS AND NEEDS
Dream Homes usually have a flaw or two. How do you figure out and evaluate all the choices home buyers face when buying a home.
Take some time tomake a list of all the attributes you must have in your new home. Once you’ve got a good idea of the things you’d like, you should prioritize the items on the list.
Work your way from absolutely non-negotiable items at the top, down to things that you might be willing to add after purchase with little effort.
Be prepared to seriously evaluate your wants and to compromise if need be, because it’s unlikely you will find a home with all the items on your wish list.
Tradeoffs
A trade off or two will allow you to make the savviest financial decisions when the time comes to purchase a home.
AVOID EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENTuntil after you have negotiated your best financial deal with the seller. Having a checklist will help you remain objective while the dollars are being negotiated
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Sally,
I like your post, but I have found that until a buyer actually sits down with an agent, the list they generate is more of a want list than a needs list. They really need the perspective of an agent to help establish their priorities. But you already know that. Have a great Christmas.
i find the list can change. It really becomes a values clarification exercise, no matter what the price range. Happy Holidays!
Douglas and Carol: It is a multi-step process. The important thing is to get started thinking through the specifics of the home a buyer needs to meet their specific situation. Thanks!
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