| So how does a buyer know when they've seen enough houses to make an informed decision? Roughly we in the real estate industry say they should see around 6 homes. So how is it that, after seeing only a few homes, a buyer can know they've found the right house? By doing a little homework first. According to a California Association of Realtors report, 73% of the buyers have shopped on the Web prior to finding an agent. By viewing homes on the internet, either with pictures or virtual tours, buyers can get a stronger idea of what they want in a home. The first step is to generate a list of the top 5 needs and wants for your future house. This will help your agent narrow down the houses they will be showing you. When the buyers put the time into thinking through their priorities, they only need to see a few homes. Due to the fact they'll be looking at properties that best fit their criterea. The most important thing in a real estate transaction is selecting an experienced real estate agent to represent you. There are many benefits to having an experienced agent to guide you through the home buying process. When you have an agent who listens to your needs, then they'll be able to match you with the right home fairly quickly. Another great aspect of having an experienced agent is; in the hot market we are curently in people are putting offers in on houses without evening seeing them. And for that reason, it's important that buyers know the right home when they see it. This is where having an experienced agent can really make a critical difference. If I feel the property is a hot property and won't last very long on the market,I point out the pros and cons of the home, and depending on if they agree with my ideas of pros and cons I advise them to write a strong offer on the home right then and there. By doing their homework ahead of time, a buyer will only have to look at a few homes to find the right one. |
