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Are You Hurting Your Opportunity to Own a Home?

9/22/2017

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When you're shopping for a home, it's understandable that you are a bit picky. After all, this is where you will be living. If you are having a difficult time finding just the right house, it's time to ask yourself a question: Are you being too critical?

According to real estate experts, it's important to keep in mind that you will never find a house that is perfect. Nothing will fit all of your needs or contain all of your wants. Keeping an open mind about the things you can live with and the things you can change is important. Here are some signs that you may need to adjust your way of thinking when buying a home.

1. You Know Exactly What You Want...

...and you won't stop until you get it. No one should shop for a house without a few criteria in mind, but when your list of desires is large and written in stone, chances are high that you won't find what you're looking for. Take your wish list and decide what is the most important. Be flexible with other items on your list and you will find a home in no time.

2. You Want Your Forever Home...

...even if you're a first-time homebuyer. The majority of homebuyers today are looking for the home they will spend their lives in, and this could be a mistake. You may be better off shopping for a home you can live in "for now," especially if it’s your first home.

3. You Are a Reality Show Addict...

...and you believe everything you see. Yes, renovations on television happen quickly and turn out beautifully. The truth is that the renovation experts have chosen homes in which those renovations make sense. You don't see the expense, the problems that are encountered or live with the amount of time a renovation truly takes. There is nothing wrong with buying a fixer-upper if you are realistic about what can be done.

The biggest mistake you can make while searching for a home? Not having a real estate agent by your side. If you are looking for homes for sale in Lovejoy, reach out to our team of expert real estate agents for assistance. We can help you find a home that you love.
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  • Featured Properties
    • 225 Late Rise Rd Monticello Ga
    • 120 Friddell Rd
    • 1600 A Hwy 81
    • 1809 Stark Rd
    • 13759 Woolsey Rd
    • 225 Tussahaw Ln
    • 469 Parker Rd
    • 267 McDonough Rd
    • 1600 B Hwy 81
    • 115 June Court
    • 332 Roberts Point Road
    • 7625 Wright Circle
    • 695 Moreland Road
    • 2551 Hidden Hills Drive
    • 110 Walnut Ridge Way
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    • 779 Crumbley Road
    • 2933 Old Snapping Shoals
    • 171 W Nuthatch Drive
    • 118 Bell Road
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