The Rorschach (or inkblot) test is the one where a psychologist shows you a series of pictures
that seem to be random black-and-white splatters. The shrink asks you what you think they look
like. What you “see” in the inkblots tells something about who you are—how you look at things.
If someone were to create a pack of inkblots to test for who would be best suited for the
tasks facing Mission Viejo homebuyers, they’d be designed to pinpoint character traits that come
in handy during a typical homebuyer’s quest. I don’t know how Dr. Rorschach came up with the
shapes he chose (what was he thinking?)—but at least four characteristics to look for would be:
1. Low financial anxiety. One trait that’s common among those who are well prepared
to go after their first Mission Viejo home is command of their financial affairs. If
that’s not present—if finances are amorphous or if creditworthiness is shaky
—potential first-timers are almost certainly jumping the gun.
2. Patience. The probability of winding up with exactly the right Mission Viejo home
increases in tandem with the ability to resist hasty impulses. The first or second
property visited might ultimately turn out to be the best one—but there is wisdom in
verifying that through comparison with a range of other possibilities. Patience in
house hunting makes for an informed homebuyer.
3. Flexibility. Having a firm list of requirements is helpful to get a house hunt off to a
productive start, but if those requirements are set in concrete, some of what might
turn out to be the best candidate properties can be missed entirely. I can’t tell you
how many great finds have resulted when we took a little extra time to check out
what had seemed to be an iffy prospect.
4. Openness. Homebuyers increase the likelihood of winding up with the most suitable
Mission Viejo home in their budget range when they aren’t shy about sharing their
ideas and reactions with their agent. Being talkative is perfectly okay for engaged
homebuyers—just as being closed-mouthed is something of a drawback. The more
feedback that’s freely exchanged between the boss (you) and your REALTOR® (me),
the better!
For Mission Viejo homebuyers of all stripes, another kind of “inkblot test” occurs when you
walk through the front door of what ultimately becomes “the one.” That’s an experience it doesn’t
take a shrink to interpret: it’s the feeling that you’ve found your home!
When the time is right to start looking, I hope you’ll give me a call.
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