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What Do Online Dating Sites and Shopping For Homes Online Have In Common?

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Real Estate Agent with SAMSON PROPERTIES 0225018862

Simple, you the looker has "your type" in mind and you are not going to settle.

Let's compare. Have you ever joined one of the Online dating sites? You know, Yahoo Singles, Match, The Washington Post Personals,PlentyofFishes etc. They all allow you the LOOKER to search for your perfect Match. Right? searching on line...are you missing what you want and need

 Let's compare:

You are searching Online and say you are looking for one that peaks your interest. So you scroll threw the list and you look at each profile photo and say Cute, No, Maybe, No, No, Maybe, No, No, No, No and so on.

You pick out several whom you know you want to learn more about.

You set up an appointment and you go check them out. It is going to be a quick look, you're not ready to commit to a long visit. In the dating word that is code for a "quick cup of coffee!"

After go to see your top three choices you realize none will do, they do not have what you are looking for.

You ask yourself " How can this be, they all LOOKED so promising Online??!!!!"

So you go back Online and search again.The same thing happens. You search quietly late at night on the computer or even at your job in the middle of the day. You are addicted."No, No, Saw That One, No, No, Saw That One, No, No,No, Oh this one is new, oh this one is new.And you begin the process all over again.

Now my question is " How many online adds did you pass up that had exactly what you need and want?" My second question is are you a "Are you a Shallow Home Buyer?"

Did you know that working with a local experienced Realtor who knows the area and the homes well, will save you a lot of time and a lot of sleepless nights? Chances are you will find what your looking for quickly and in a lot less time. 

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Here is an example of what I mean.

Let's assume you've told me you want a house with all the bells and whistles, and high ceilings and nothing less with do. You do not want home with issues. (dating code:baggage that you have to deal with)

Would you agree that the interior photo to the right  has potential to make your heart sing?

Are you open to possibilities?

Now look at the photo strip that you can find while searching Online. As you know so many homes For Sale these days only have one photo Online. If you just search Online and decide not to explore the possibilities you may be missing the home of your dreams. 

My point is when searching Online, don't be so quick to judge. You might be missing exactly what what you have been dreaming of for years! If you would like some help in finding the right home, the one that you will love owning for years to come in the Prince William County Virginia area. I will be happy to help you.

I have a knack for finding people the perfect home. How do I do that? Simple, I listen to you. I simply ask you to share with me what you really want. What kind of lifestyle are you looking for. Are you a morning person or a daytime sleeper? It matters. Are you looking for a urban community lifestyle or are you looking for a quiet country home? The more you share with me what your hopes and dreams,the better chance you have of being able to find the perfect home. That said, just like dating Online, you must know what you are not willing to compromise on and the things that you are. Everything else should be fair game, because you never know when a home will totally knock your socks off.

 Call Erick Blackwelder and Company at 703-590-2252 or contact me by email 

Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company - Exit 1st Choice Realty,14029 Crossing Place,Woodbridge Virginia 22192. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's,

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Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Peggy, what a great analogy. To take it one step further, you are the matchmaker for home buyers--they get your personal attention and knowledge, your ability to look beyond the obvious and find the connection that will 'click' for them.

Sep 16, 2010 04:17 AM
Peggy James
SAMSON PROPERTIES - Woodbridge, VA
Woodbridge Virginia Area Real Estate Specialist

Lottie so true. Lately I've received calls from many home buyers who are concentrating on small geographical area's and they are missing awesome opportunities in nearby subdivisions. They prefer to sit comfortably at home searching Online for the perfect house. When in reality, the home is sitting out there waiting for them and we know right where it is.

 

 

Sep 16, 2010 04:39 AM
Cynthia Larsen
Cotati, CA
Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Lottie is right, we are matchmakers in this business. I'll bet the photos in the online dating pool are just as deceiving as the photos in MLS as well.

Sep 16, 2010 05:55 AM
Cara Marcelle Mancuso
Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes - Tucson, AZ
Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!

This is very well written and an excellent example.  As Lottie says above, the agents are the matchmakers!  Photos are always so deceiving.  I took some clients out today that liked over half the homes I showed them.  Now they are making a decision which is number 1!  I'm not usually so fortunate to find a buyer with such "vision" in the home search but they were amazed at how good things (for this time anyway) looked in person!

Sep 17, 2010 10:56 AM
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