When Buying a Home, Don’t Let Excitement Blind Your Judgment

• Linda Moore, Real Estate Tips
• home buying advice, home buying tips, linda moore blog, Linda Moore with Coldwell Banker
• July 31, 2015

Similar to young romance, home buying comes with a bit of infatuation. You see something, your emotions heighten and you are eager to jump on it. However, infatuation, the excitement of something new and the desire to build a future can cloud your judgment. Don’t let this happen.

Be Practical

Some homes can physically look appealing. That, combined with the eagerness to close, can make you skip over some important details. It’s important to remain rational and practical when buying home.

Home buying is a very large investment. It’s not something you want to do blindly. You have to do a fair amount of research and due-diligence to make sure you are getting what you pay for. This requires looking under the surface and making sure there’s no unexpected surprises. That’s why it’s crucial that you visit multiple times and have a home inspection.

By skipping this process, you might miss some things that are incredibly costly and can make your new home difficult to live in. You’ll want to evaluate all the aspects including price, property taxes and utilities to make sure you are able to afford the home.

Be Critical

Similar to my first metaphor, home buying, like love, can be a lifelong commitment. You’ll want to be critical. You should know what you are looking for, what is in your budget and what you absolutely won’t stand for. You won’t want to spend every day in a sub-par home that makes you unhappy.

Really start to think of what you want in your new home. What type of neighborhood do you like? What type of design aesthetic is pleasing to you? How many bedrooms and bathrooms? That said, you will want to have some flexibility, unless you are planning to design your own home.

Ultimately, you’ll know what you desire in a home. The more prep work you do, the better your chances of getting the home you desire. Just remember to try to manage your emotions during the process. There’s excitement, stress and sometimes disappointment if you don’t close on the house you want.

If you are looking for a home in the Encinitas, California area, I’d be happy to assist you. Get in touch via email or by phone and we can discuss your home buying needs. From there, we can build a plan to help you obtain the home you desire. I look forward to speaking with you.