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"Are We Being Too Picky?"
After a few months of searching for a home, that’s what these first time homebuyers asked me.  I hesitated before answering, because I did think they had unrealistic expectations.  Still, I thought about the question and came up with a few points to emphasize to all buyers when they begin a home search. Hopefully, having this conversation before starting the search will prevent disappointment later if ‘the one’ isn’t found after several weeks of looking.
1.     Don’t set your expectations too high.  It is especially exciting for first time buyers to look at homes…and especially disappointing if they feel they aren’t getting what they want within their price range.  Ask your agent:  what can we expect to find in this range in this location?  What compromises might we have to make?  This is especially important if  you are looking in an older, established area of the city rather than a newer suburb.
2.    Decide what you will compromise on.  Love the kitchen but don’t like the master bath?   The finished basement is a plus but you really want four bedrooms?  Not much closet space but you love the large backyard?  Know what you ‘must have’ and focus on those features ... more

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