Tips for Home-Buyers:
Avoid a “home search blind date disaster.” We all do our best to avoid the bad surprises that come with blind dates in our personal lives. You fall into the same trap if you and your partner start the house hunt without pinpointing what you really want. Prioritize your “must-haves” – then your realtor can match make to find a perfect home that fits your needs. Free sites like http://www.IndianasBESTHomes.com are a great way to start.
Don’t fly solo. A home is probably a couple’s biggest joint investment, but many people delegate the home search to one partner. Often one person will have already looked at many homes, fallen in love with one and then – the partner comes in with a totally different opinion, so they go back to square one. Commit to taking the time upfront to do this together, and you’ll probably save time in the long run.
Invest with your head and your heart. There’s usually one person who responds on an emotional level – “I can just imagine what a great Thanksgiving we could host here!” and the other who thinks more practically – “This is great for our budget.” Try and tap into both of these instincts, because we all know that beautiful kitchen won’t be ideal if there’s no money left for the turkey dinner!
Practice patience not pressure: Timing definitely factors into the home buying process. Some aspects can be controlled and others can’t. But it’s important for both people to be patient, to weigh all options and to avoid rash decisions. Pressuring one person before he or she is ready can lead to regret and resentment down the road.
Talk it out: According to a recent survey conducted by Coldwell Banker, women may make up their mind more quickly than men, but it’s a possibility they are acting on impulse. Vice versa, sometimes a man may over-think the situation. Make a pro and con list of each house, and talk about every factor after leaving the house before making the final decision.
Don’t fly solo. A home is probably a couple’s biggest joint investment, but many people delegate the home search to one partner. Often one person will have already looked at many homes, fallen in love with one and then – the partner comes in with a totally different opinion, so they go back to square one. Commit to taking the time upfront to do this together, and you’ll probably save time in the long run.
Invest with your head and your heart. There’s usually one person who responds on an emotional level – “I can just imagine what a great Thanksgiving we could host here!” and the other who thinks more practically – “This is great for our budget.” Try and tap into both of these instincts, because we all know that beautiful kitchen won’t be ideal if there’s no money left for the turkey dinner!
Practice patience not pressure: Timing definitely factors into the home buying process. Some aspects can be controlled and others can’t. But it’s important for both people to be patient, to weigh all options and to avoid rash decisions. Pressuring one person before he or she is ready can lead to regret and resentment down the road.
Talk it out: According to a recent survey conducted by Coldwell Banker, women may make up their mind more quickly than men, but it’s a possibility they are acting on impulse. Vice versa, sometimes a man may over-think the situation. Make a pro and con list of each house, and talk about every factor after leaving the house before making the final decision.
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