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Choosing Your Place

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The conventional wisdom is that you have to go talk to people who live in a place, and you have to visit the place. If the place is in a climate zone that has seasonal changes, you need to experience it in all four seasons. Correcting the ‘wrong place' decision has complexities similar to those experienced when correcting a ‘wrong relationship' decision or a ‘wrong employment' decision.

Many people don't even think about the meaning of place in their lives but when you ask them you quickly realize that their place is a critical contributor to their happiness. When people find a place that fits them, it gives them more energy. Home Buyers have always been attracted to aesthetics and amenities. However, while some people enjoy their privacy and the quiet comforts of home many others like to meet people, make friends, and join groups. Many people's lives are enriched by sharing their lives with families and friends, participation in school activities, community organizations, and/or social groups. These activities are critically important and add to their enjoyment and quality of their lives. What people are saying is they are not going to be fulfilled in a place that just has a ‘nice house.' They want to live in a place that gives them excitement and energy as well as comfort.

So, when helping your buyers choose where they are going to live we frequently have to ask them what kind of ‘Place' they are looking for and then ask appropriate questions to learn what gives them excitement, energy, and comfort.

Posted by

George Bennett, Principal Broker, Affiliated, GRI in Port Orford, OR 97465

Affiliated with 'Neath The Wind Realty Inc.

Comments (7)

Wanda Phillips
Success Investment Realty - Altamonte Springs, FL

Good point - thanks for the info. 

May 04, 2009 12:05 PM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
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Choosing the right place to call home will make happy buyers. Thanks for sharing.

May 04, 2009 12:06 PM
George Bennett
Inactive - Port Orford, OR
Inactive Principal Broker, GRI

Wanda - You are welcome and thank you for stopping by.

 

Pat - We need more happy people and you are welcome.

May 04, 2009 12:28 PM
Eric Reid
Renaissance Realty Group of Keller Williams Atlanta Partners - Lawrenceville, GA

I ask buyers to think life style .. tell me about your life style today and how you see it over the next few years...

May 04, 2009 12:48 PM
George Bennett
Inactive - Port Orford, OR
Inactive Principal Broker, GRI

Eric - You have a great approach that should get everyone to the heart of the matter.

May 04, 2009 12:50 PM
Kate Bourland
Marketing with Kate - Redding, CA
Onlilne Marketing Mobile Marketing

George I love this description.  We all need our sense of Place.  There is nothing worse than living in a "place" that doesn't suit you!

May 04, 2009 07:39 PM
George Bennett
Inactive - Port Orford, OR
Inactive Principal Broker, GRI

Kate - Thank you Kate. We need more happy people and it always makes me happier when I can help a client.

May 05, 2009 07:47 AM