After viewing the homes in your price range, it's now time to select the finalists. The first round of cuts should be easy. There are homes that you will spend less than five minutes in. Don't be afraid to tell your Realtor that you are ready to move on. After all, it's your money (and time).
The second round of cuts are a little deeper. Perhaps these homes could work, but for some reason they don't move you. I often recommend another showing at this level to make sure the client wasn't simple exhausted when we first viewed this home.
The final round is where the fun begins, your top three!! Each of these homes meet all your "must needs" and probably many of your "want needs". My clients find that a longer showing is helpful at this stage. If time permits, we spend 30-45 minutes in each home.
Clients will often take measurements of each room (after all, why buy a house if Aunt Pearl's table won't fit in the dining room). Neighbors can play a big role in this stage. I have seen a friendly neighbor boost a house up on the list just because of their helpfulness.
At the end of this round, a clear winner might not emerge. There is nothing wrong with having a first choice and a close second. In fact, not having a clear favorite might help your negotiation. But that's a topic for next week! As always feel free to call me at 318-613-1994 with questions.
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