When you buy a home, it's generally not an impulsive thing. You've considered many options, and chosen what is going to work best for you and your family. There is a lot of thought that goes into finding the perfect home, and there are also quite a few myths surrounding it. Don't get sucked into believing the myths, or you could find that the search for your perfect home is much more difficult than you thought, and that you're having a lot of trouble finding something that will really work for your needs.
1). You'll always know it when you first see it.
People say they see their perfect home and they "just know," but that's not always the case. Don't be fooled by not falling in love with a home right when the agent pulls up to the curb. Remember that the pictures online might not have done it justice, either. You may find love at first sight with your perfect home, but it may need some time to grow on you. Either way is okay, and you shouldn't put too much pressure on yourself to seek out a home that takes your breath away. Sometimes the perfect home for you can take some time to recognize.
2). Your friends and family must love it as much as you do.
The more you understand about home buying myths, the more easily you can make an informed decision. One of those myths involves your friends and family. If the home is perfect for you, shouldn't they see that? Well, not necessarily. They have different wants and needs than you do. They also see you differently than you see yourself, so they may not understand exactly what you need as well as you do. Even if they don't like the house that much, if it's perfect for you than it's the right place.
3). The home be just as perfect for you in 10 years.
What makes up the perfect home is going to vary from person to person, and even change based on where you are in your life at the time. The perfect home for you when you are single and just starting out in life isn't the same perfect home you'll need when you have a spouse and three growing children. That's something to keep in mind, because it's not that realistic to buy a home and live in it forever. As your needs change and your life unfolds, your perfect home will be many different places, and there's nothing wrong with that.
4). The price will not matter if the house is right.
Price always matters. People have budgets, and very few can spend whatever they want on their house. Still, most people are willing to spend up to the top of their price range to get a home that's perfect for them. That's understandable, but you still want to be careful that you don't overextend yourself and struggle to pay for your house. It's very hard to enjoy your new place if it's really unaffordable to you. Take the time to consider that your perfect home shouldn't come with a price tag that doesn't work for you. The price should be perfect, as well.
5). Location will always trump everything else.
Real estate agents say that location is the most important thing, and most home buyers would agree. When you choose your perfect home, you have to decide how important your location really is. You may be in a different neighborhood than you planned, or outside of your chosen school district. You may have even ended up in the next town over from where you started your search. If you love the house and the location doesn't present you with a problem, than the house may be the perfect one for you. Just be sure that the location isn't going to be an issue, because it's the one thing about the house that you can't change.
6). Your agent will just know what you want and need.
With a good understanding of the process of buying a home, you can find a lot of houses online and ask your agent to show them to you. In turn, your agent may come up with other suggestions for houses you'll want to see. But don't completely rely on your agent to know what you need. Even if you explain the things that are most important to you, the agent may interpret those differently than what you are actually expecting. Some agents are more intuitive than others, but you'll need to make the final decision on a home, so you may have to do a good bit of the research into finding the right house.
7). There really is a perfect home, after all.
The idea that there is one perfect home for you may be the biggest myth of all. Not only will what you need change over time, there are many homes all over the country that would fit what you need. In some areas, you could buy one for much less than in other areas, so where you live and if you're wiling to move will play a big role in that perfect house. Buyers who remember that nothing is every truly perfect, and that there are a lot of options for them to consider, often find the home that is perfect for them more easily. Keeping an open mind can help you find a great house you will love for a long time.
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The idea that there is one perfect home for you may be the biggest myth of all.
What makes up the perfect home is going to vary from person to person, and even change based on where you are in your life at the time.
