Buyers: Don't Forget to Have Fun

Buyer’s Week has been an exciting ride here at the Greater Hartford Real Estate Blog. We covered the current opportunity, the importance of talking to a mortgage professional, the benefits of trading up in a down market, and buying when you also have a house to sell. Fond memories…

Buying a home is a process punctuated by events. We think that buyers should understand what they are getting into at the start, and hope that they find a home that meets their needs and feels right for them. Just as important, we think that buyers should have fun along the way.

That’s right, buying a home should be fun!

It should be fun to check your email in the morning to see what’s new on the market. It should be fun to visit the different properties and debate their pros and cons. It should be fun to get a call from your agent to let you know that they found a home that looks very promising.

Sure, a home search can be difficult at times. Buyers often need to adjust their criteria and expectations as they learn about the market. And missing out on a promising house can be emotional. There are lots of things that can go against you throughout the process. You just have to keep the big picture in mind and not get too worried about every little thing.

A big part of keeping an even keel is knowing what to expect. Research the home buying process and don’t be afraid to reach out to the professionals for help. Mortgage professionals and real estate agents are the first to get involved, but you’ll also need a real estate attorney once you really get into the search. None of these people will bite. Their careers are based on providing top-notch service.

Well, I guess that’s it. That’s all the advice there is to give on the topic of buying a home. So that brings us to the end of Buyer’s Week on the Greater Hartford Real Estate Blog – thanks for joining us for this special event.

Oh, who are we kidding, it’s always Buyer’s Week and there’s always more advice to give! Now that we’ve touched on some of the major topics, what other questions do you have about the process?