How to Find a Home that Has your “Big Three”

Hi friends. Did you know it's current a sellers market, and homes are selling quicker than ever! While this is great for those of you who are looking to sell your home, what do you do if you're looking to buy one? How do you find the home of your dreams within a price range you can afford?

Most buyers start by making a “wish list”. But, it’s easy to get frustrated when

you have a long wish list and expect you’ll be able to find a home with every

one of those features. You might, for example, have “mature backyard tree” as

number 23 on your list, and become disappointed when an otherwise ideal

property doesn’t have one.

But when you really think about it, your ideal home probably comes down to

just three or four core characteristics.

For example:

1. Nice, safe, family-oriented neighbourhood.

2. Good-sized backyard.

3. Four bedrooms and two baths.

Sure, there might be other features you were hoping for, such as “move in

ready”, or that big tree, but your “big three” are the ones you really can’t do

without.

So, when you’re shopping for a new home, yes, definitely make a long list of

features and characteristics you desire. After all, there might be properties

available on the market that check off most, if not all, of those boxes.

But also circle those three or four characteristics that are at the core of what

you want. That will help make your property search much more focused and

you’ll be more likely to find your next dream home.

Another advantage of coming up with your big three (or four) is that you’ll be

able to quickly discover how much homes with those characteristics are selling

for on today’s market. Once you know that price range, you’ll be able to talk

with a mortgage advisor to pre-arrange financing. That will make your offer on

that dream home even stronger.

Whatever you choose for your “big three”, I can help you find and buy that

home. Call me today at 905-978-7653.