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No kid zone when searching for your home? I think not!

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Real Estate Agent with Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon

Family in kitchen

No kid zone when searching for your home? I think not!

Yeah, I know I'm going against the trend here with lots of talk about "no kid zone" places. Yes, I can certainly understand finally getting that night out away from the kids only to have some screaming, ill behaved kids sitting at the table next to you.

My kids are older now, but I can remember very well the side looks I'd get..even in a "family" style restaurant when one of my boys would throw a tantrum.

When looking for homes though, to me kids can often help sell a home. After moving several times across the country, I wanted my sons to be part of the search, to see the yard, see the bedrooms so the move was a bit less stressful for them. I know it really did help with my boys.

It's not uncommon for a couple that's been on the fence to finally decide on a home after bringing the kids along to see them. Just like when you see the excitement of a buyer when they start seeing their furniture in a room, there is something so nice about seeing kids fight over which room will be theirs.

Depending on the ages, it can of course be tough to look at lots of homes in one day with your kids along..and probably best if they weren't part of the initial home searches when your in that "weeding" out stage. But once an agent and buyer have narrowed the search down, this is an excellent time to bring the kids in.

Families make a home..not the other way around. Yes, ultimately it is the adults who make the decision on which home to buy, but I've learned from experience that if the kids are old enough to know where they are moving to and are anxious about it, having them look at the homes that you've narrowed down and letting them feel like they are part of the decision really does help.

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Comments (10)

Mike Litton
Mike Litton, Broker Associate - Escondido, CA
Realtor - 760-522-1227 - Homes For Sale Escondido

Great post Cindy! I totally agree!

Aug 02, 2011 03:42 PM
Laura Sargent
Carolina One Real Estate - Mount Pleasant, SC

Especially when the kids are old enough to know if any of their friends live in the neighborhood - that equals GREAT reviews!

Aug 02, 2011 03:42 PM
Cindy Westfall
Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR
ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi Mike, thanks!

Aug 02, 2011 04:19 PM
Cindy Westfall
Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR
ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi Laura, having friends in the new neighborhood is even better!

Aug 02, 2011 04:20 PM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

I couldn't agree more with what you said. No kids initially in the process but definitely bring them when you're down to a select few. They have every right to be part of the decision.

Aug 03, 2011 12:58 AM
Cindy Westfall
Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR
ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi Jill, I know it really did help with my sons through the many moves we've made. It gives them a little bit of control over their surroundings as often times their room is their haven, and can often make them excited about the move.

Aug 03, 2011 03:19 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Cindy and VB also agrees and a wonderful post, and kids rule!

VB ;o)

Aug 03, 2011 05:02 AM
John McCarthy
North Hampton, NH
Realtor - Seacoast NH

Hi Cindy,

I couldn't agree more. My kids are grown too and I know that feeling about being in a restaurant. The kids can't always control their moods, but it is how the parent's handle the situation that matters. And families do make a home!

Aug 03, 2011 05:40 AM
Cindy Westfall
Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR
ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi VB, Thanks! They do rule for sure!

Aug 03, 2011 10:45 AM
Cindy Westfall
Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR
ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi John, Oh so true.. It's just part of family life and raising kids.

Aug 03, 2011 10:50 AM