Do You Need That Home?

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This may seem like a strange question coming from a real estate group, but do you need that house or unit you covet so much?

We all go through phases in our lives when certain aspects of a home meet our personal requirements.  These needs are undeniable (like starting out on your own, moving in with a partner/spouse, raising children).  Do you ever stop to think about what your choice of property needs from you in terms of time and finances?

There is the cleaning to do, mortgage payments to make, maintenance and gardening.  There may be great friends to be made or years of isolation as we work to maintain our coveted lifestyle.

What about your life partner?  Do we ever think of the pressures we can place on the one we love to maintain the property or keep up with the mortgage?

Our desires, emotions and needs make complicated bedfellows as influences in the decision making about the type of home that we choose to live in.

A good agent does more than market a property and negotiates a sales price.  We consider your stage of life and advise you of some of the realities of owning a particular property.  We professionally navigate the emotions of the property transaction between all the parties involved.

A good agent will use their knowledge, skills and experience to make your property journey so much less stressful.  So, finding a person who you can work with is key.  Your agent’s core values are important because you want to work with someone that plays by the same rules you do.  For example, if you are an honest person who tells the truth, would you not want someone to be open and honest with you?