“Chasing” inexpensive properties for sale in search of a dream home can be like going around in circles.

Good morning Richard. Right you are....a casual buyer has absolutely no chance of finding a great home at a good price. That is what we do.

The key is to have buyer clients who has been coached, are ready and understand the market.  It may take a lost opportunity for the reality of it is settle in, a lesson learned.  I find that when one favorite is snatched up before they will make decision then this experience becomes a great motivator on the next great home!  Then there are those clients moving from a distressed state that just don't believe me - it took 6 offers for one to get a clue.  Have a great weekend!

Good morning Richard,

As my area has tightened up, the buyer's are going in with strong offers right from the get-go.  Very rarely do I have a "low-ball"  to present.  Once a buyer loses a home (or two) to that strategy, they don't let another one get away.

Richard, this post hits the nail right on the head. It is amazing that folks think they are saving something by doing the search themselves. Get serious and get Richard working for you. Have a great weekend.

Cal

It really is important to have buyers who are educated.  i like what Connie wrote. (#2) Especially when you get into the lower end pricing, you get a decent home, you need to be pre-approved and ready to pounce.

Richard - great point. I have had buyers who think they have to see every house, even if it does not fit their criteria....

The buyers think they are unique with that quest. Every wants the best house at a bargain price. Buyers in my market are surprised to find there is often competition for those homes.

You are so right Richard.  The smart and informed Buyers have a real estate agent looking out for what they are looking for as new properties come on the market.  The really good and liveable properties don't stay on the market long.

Sue of Robin and Sue

An educated buyer is a successful buyer!  It always helps when buyers and sellers listen to a good Realtor®.

I think I need to forward this to one set of particular buyers I have...grrrr...no really!!

In my area, it is much harder to find that STEAL of a deal.  If you find what you like, you need to be prepared to do somethig reaasonable right away or it will be gone!

 

Richard, it sometimes takes the buyer losing a house they want to figure this one out.

Hello Richard,

I couldn't of say it better myself...

Thanks for you post.

Tatyana.

Richard,

Right house at the right price frequently goes to Realtors ;-)

Rich

Richard - you are spot on. Everyone waits for the greatest house at the lowest price and then find flaws in every other home.. it should be about finding a great home in that price range..not settling but understanding that perfection does not exist and best to obtain a great house as opposed to the lowest priced house.