What should I look for in a home?

Hello Nick - the home buying process can understandably be overwhelming.  Prioritizing matters.  And realistic expectations can make a difference.  Especially if the goal is to become a homeowner and not simply someone looking to make a purchase.  Put those factors together with being well-prepared as well as ready to respond and you have a good start.   

Thanks or sharing some great thoughts Nick!!!

Looking at houses is an art, as a Realtor we look at houses multiple times a week, we notice things other people do not. Often, we know when previewing a home if it will work or not for a client before they even see it.

Good morning Nick. Pre-selling agent role, you need to be a guidance counselor. As a counselor you need to separate needs from wants. And then you need a third column called compromise. Then you can start looking and be ready for surprises and change. Good luck! Enjoy your day. 

Good morning, Nick... one of the things I do with all my buyers (even those I've worked with previously) is ask them to give me a list of their negotiables and non-negotiables in a new home... that opens the conversation up really quickly. Nonetheless, I've sold homes more often than people realize that on paper did not match what my buyers insisted they needed and wanted. I've learned that sometimes buyers don't really know what they want until they see it.

People that trust you with their real estate needs are definitely in good hands, I would certainly refer people to you!

Good morning Nick,

Great post because home buying can be so over whelming, especially if you are a first time home buyer! Understanding the options and matching it with the wants , needs and desires can be quickly attained by asking the right questions and staying focused!

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543  I loved Nina Hollander, Broker  approach, of identifying the non negotiable items. Endre

Hi Nick- your post rings true for me. I remember the epiphany I had when we looked for our first home in FL. We viewed many homes that would have worked for us but finally realized that Larry and I need high ceilings...at lease in the family room and kitchen. 

Great post, Nick and wonderful way to handle buyers. I use a wants/needs list but, listening to the buyers when they are touring a home is the best thing I can do for them. It helps them narrow their wants/needs list and helps they be more discriminating when they look online. Hey, if it's a deal-breaker now, that's most likely not going to change before they make a decision on a home.

I also have them rate each home (1-10); at the end of the day, we deep dive into the top 2 or 3 and what kept the others off of the list. It takes a few minutes but, is so worth it to them - and to me - to best find the home they are dreaming of.