West Knoxville Buyers – Are You Stalling Your Home Search?
West Knoxville or Farragut buyers can sometimes suffer from “Goldilocks Syndrome,” meaning that they struggle to find the home that is just right for them. That is, West Knoxville or Farragut buyers struggle to find a home that is not too big, not too small, but just right. As a buyer, you have a laundry list of things that you are seeking when you are looking at West Knoxville and Farragut homes for sale. While it is essential to know what you are looking for in a home, here are a a few things that could be preventing you from finding the perfect home.
You’re not seeing the potential in each home. In a buyer’s market, buyers have the ability to be picky and in many cases, buyers want a home that is “move-in” ready. While there is nothing wrong with wanting a “move-in” ready home, don’t prevent yourself from seeing what each home has to offer. With a little bit of work, any home could have the potential to be your dream home, you’ve just got to be able to see it. So, if you love the backyard and the huge kitchen, but the paint job isn’t your taste, don’t turn away so quickly. What would it be like with a little paint job?
Not working with the right agent. With the internet and social media, most home searches start online. As a buyer, you have to potential to start much of the home searching on your own. Still, don’t underestimate the power of having a real estate agent assisting you in your home search. A real estate agent that specializes in your buying needs will have access to information that you may not be able to have access to you on your own. They may know of new homes hitting the market and also offer a wealth of information about the area. Home searching can be time consuming, so why wouldn’t you want someone who is there and dedicated to helping you find the right home?
Being too flexible about what you are looking for. Buying a West Knoxville or Farragut home is a huge investment, so it is not something you are going to want to settle on. While there may be things that you can be flexible on, there are certain aspects that you need to be firm on. Is location an essential thing for you? Do you need a certain number of bedrooms? While you may fall in love with a house that doesn’t meet your needs, it is important that you find a house that meets your needs so you don’t end up disappointed later.
Are you thinking about buying a West Knoxville or Farragut home? Please let us know if there is anyway that Knoxville Home Team can assist you in your home search. You can contact Rick at 865-696-9002 or via email at [email protected]. Or, you can contact Kati at 865-392-5880 or via email at [email protected]. Also, be sure to check out our West Knoxville Home Search Page to see what homes are for sale in the area.
