Hey friends, [JOE AGENT] here with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Texas. Whether you're looking for your forever home or an investment opportunity, there are going to be aspects of the property that are more important than others. Today, I want to walk you through my mindset when helping my clients create their wish lists and give you an idea of the types of things that are important to my home-buyers.
First off, you need to understand why you're buying the home. That may be obvious to you, but you wouldn't believe how many of my clients lose sight of this when they're looking at photos online. Is your family expanding in the future? Are you stable in your career and company? If you work remotely, how sure are you that you will continue to work from home in the future? If you want to stay close to family, is there a chance your family could move further away as well?
When you're buying a property, you want it to align with your vision and your life. If you hate mowing the lawn and trimming trees, maybe that 3-story in the country isn't for you. Are you thinking of expanding your family? Maybe a backyard isn't important now, but it will be soon. All this to say, you need to take a good look at yourself and decide if this home works for you now, and if it will work for you in the future.
Alright, all the boring stuff is out of the way. Let's get into that wishlist. First off, you are going to spend the most time in the primary bedroom, the kitchen and the living room. If you work from home and plan on continuing to work from home, then you can add an office or study to that list, too. Surprisingly, my clients often want large, expansive bathrooms, and while I would want that too, it should be lower on the wishlist than a large, expansive kitchen and living room where you will spend more of your time.
My final tip is to consider your true willingness to complete large projects in the home. It's easy to walk into a home and think, "I can change the countertops. I can blow out that wall. I can retile a shower." You may be able to, but truly think about whether you want to. Paint can always change, tile can be replaced, and carpet can be swapped. But switching carpet is different than altering the structural supports of an upstairs floor when removing a wall.
Let's recap. So you understand why you're buying the home, you know which rooms to prioritize, and you've gauged your willingness to complete large projects. With a bit more perspective, you can now make a realistic and exciting wish list. When that wish list is complete and you're ready to start getting serious about your home search, call me at xxx.xxx.xxxx, and let's talk about finding you a property that checks all the boxes!
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