What Do You Say When a Buyer Asks What is YOUR Favorite?

I LOVE this post Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate, my answer to this question is very similar to yours.  

Very interesting post, Which one do I like??? Hmm hear this all the time. So my answer is this.... There are several items that appeal to me, but the important  factor is what really appeals to you. 

Gayle, I always used to tell them, that it is not about me, it is not what I think , I already have a home where I live this is about where you visualize living and with that said I am happy to tell you the pros and cons of each property we looked at...keep in mind none will be perfect hence you will be able to decide which one you like best based on your likes and desires....  Now with that said this question seldom comes up in my market because you are lucky if you find one and then you need to jump on it or you miss out... hence virtually no choices...Endre

Well, my optimistic take-away is they must have several good options to need some input. That's a great spot to be in, right? Your response is perfect though, as they are the people who will be living in the home. Generally, because of our niche, folks just sort of know when the right one fits - we can generally see it when they "fall" for a house. 

Good post as usual Gayle. Happy Friday. D 

Your photograph of neighbours  on a canoe made me look up Berkenfeld rainfall, weather, prices - what a beautiful place to retire

Yes, you often get the "what do you think" question. One could point out the pros and cons of each property I guess but ultimately they should be able to feel which one is right for them.

Gayle our job is to provide them with all the information for them to make the best informed decision.  It is not to make the decision for them, that is their job.

I tell them the truth and then tell them which one meets most the the needs that they requsted when we started looking. 

I’ll tell them. But I’ll also explain why. I.e. it has a nice back yard. I love to BBQ, cook and entertain my friends outside. (Then ask) Is this something you enjoy also?

   If I had your 10,000 watt smile Gayle, I would be better equipped to answer the question.  The best I can do is throw the question back to them.

Hi Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate   Great blog and tough question.  I usually look them in the eye and say...#If it was me... maybe house #1...no wait...house #2...or maybe house #4...but you know...house #3 could be a sleeper".  By then they get the message and we laugh...and I say try to narrow it down and then do your pros and cons on those.

Thanks for the quote from Invictus by William Earnest Henley...one of my all time favorite poems...with incredible and numerous quotable lines in it.  The short poem was written from a hospital bed.  I strongly encourage all to read it!!

Thanks for sharing Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate !

Thanks for sharing your experience. Home buyers will be in very good hands when they use your professional real estate services.

I sometimes answer the question. It might be which house/area will sell better down the road? I give 'em an answer based on past history. Do you like this granite or this marble?

I really don't see the harm but they are looking for more plus points that are currently needed to make a good decision.

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate - Congratulations on your feature here on ActiveRain! I can understand why it's easy for buyers to fall in love with your area and the lake. When there are choices, it's hard to choose but ultimately, it has to be a buyers decision. I like how you handle the question. Also, it's great buyers trust your opinion. 

"Its not my checkbook and I won't be living there"!