I love helping buyers find a home that meets their needs. For me, it is a little like a mystery novel. Where they start and where they finish are often 2 different visions.
I love the buyer who has done their research. Sometimes they miss the mark on what their next house should or shouldn't have. Here are some of my casual observations.
Do not search for a home based on square footage alone. I understand the need to have a certain amount of living space, but that space is not defined the same in every home. Often how many rooms you need is a better measuring stick.
Do not search for a home based solely on the photos found on the Internet. Please do not say, "I don't want to see that home, the agent didn't post any photos." OR "That home has sloping floors." When indeed it was actually the agent's bad photography skills. Once I get to know your style I will introduce homes that meet your needs. Trust me, I do not need to show you every home in the marketplace.
When searching for a home with acreage, I need to know what you want to do with that acreage. If extreme privacy is a necessity, I need to know. A large amount of acreage does not guarantee that you will not be able to see your neighbors. If you want farm animals, I need to know. Sometimes there are deed restrictions against certain types of animals--yes, even in the country!
If you do not want to live in a home where someone has died, you need to tell me. Agents do not need to disclose this fact, and if you are adamant on it then we will only look at homes without a death history. This will require some research on my behalf. I do not want to find a home you love to find out you are discounting it because of a murder or death 20 years ago.
If you want to install a pool in the back yard. I need to know. While looking at homes with me, they will most likely have a septic field. Something you may not be accustomed to, but one thing is for sure, YOU CAN NOT put a pool where the septic field is. And often the septic field is right where your future pool is going to go!
I am here to help you find the perfect place for you to live. I take my job seriously and I am part of your team while looking. Please share with me what you need and I will do my best to find that for you.
Happy House Hunting in 2011
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