How to Find Your Home Sweet Home

Finding a home that is "the one" is rarely a coincidence. If you're like most home buyers, the key to finding a great home is doing a little bit of work before starting your search. Let's discuss some ways to help find your home sweet home.

Figure out what your ideal home looks like

During this discovery stage your goal is to list everything you need and want in your home. You may need to have a certain number of bedrooms, a backyard, or to be within a certain school district. Once those criteria are met, you may then want a spacious primary suite, a breathtaking view, or proximity to restaurants and entertainment. Whatever these things are, it's important to actually list and name them in order to make your search more concrete and tangible. This will also be helpful in aligning your budget with the types of homes you are looking at.

Figure out what you don't want

Just as important as listing out your needs and wants is defining what factors may be deal-breakers. Perhaps it's being too far away from work or a child's school, perhaps it's being too close to a busy street. Whatever it is, knowing this ahead of time will help make your search more efficient and focused.

Start your home search

After you know your needs you can start the fun part, your home search. I know you're excited, but chances are you're not going to find your dream home immediately. It's easy to become discouraged, but that's where I come in! With a great understanding of your needs, I can help hone in on the best options to show you homes that are truly "in the running." And when a home comes on the market that meets your needs you can tour it in person or virtually, and if you love it you can make an offer!

Finding a home you love is a big task but can be made less stressful if you spend a bit of time creating your needs, wants, and don't wants. This will help keep you on track during your home search process. Ready to get started?