For anyone who has never participated in a serious house-hunting effort, their mental image of how the experience will unfold may be a little off. They might imagine that, after narrowing down their requirements for a Metairie home (size, price range, and the like) they will agree on a day and time, then just climb into their Metairie agent’s car and settle back to have the likely prospect properties exposed before them.
In fact, the house-hunting procedure is almost like that, except for one major
detail:
A property search is a participation sport!
Experienced Metairie property searchers have learned to
husband their energy on any day that includes home showings. Especially when
their property search doesn’t immediately yield a find that fits their target criteria,
they know that it may take a while—and more than a few house-hunting outings—before
they identify a suitable house.
What takes so much energy? Sophisticated home buyers know
that every showing holds the possibility that they could be setting foot in what
might just become their future home. Every showing is literally the only time
they will ever have a valid ‘first impression’ of the place that might become a
major purchase. And each of those first impressions often come as part of a day
that includes multiple showings—one that can easily result in a jumble of
impressions, where homes with similar features are easily confused in memory. Since
second and subsequent showings should be reserved for properties that qualify
as serious contenders, wasted time and effort (not to mention inconvenience to
the homeowners) can be avoided by alert, sharp-eyed property searchers. It
takes stamina!
That’s why more experienced prospects know from the outset
that a home showing isn’t a passive experience. It’s not a bad idea to have a
pen handy for jotting notes on the listing sheets the Metairie agent provides—notes
about distinguishing features (good and bad!)
that will help with comparisons at the end of the day.
For those who are veterans of previous property searches,
this is old news: they remember reviewing sessions that include, “No – that was the one with the bay windows,
not the one with the [fill in the blank].” For first-timers, it’s good to know in
advance: a property search is a participation sport. And you’re the team captain!
If you are about to embark on the search for a Metairie
property, or have one that’s soon to be listed, do give me a call. Properly
arranging efficient home tours is only part of my track record of helping successful
home sales happen!
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Terez B. Harris
Terez Harris NOLA Realtor Group
Terez Harris NOLA Realtor Group
(504)297-2619
www.TerezHarris.com
TerezHarris@kw.com
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Terez B. Harris Terez Harris NOLA Realtor Group 504-297-2619 www.TerezHarris.com
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