It’s not magic, it’s math! The secret to finding “The One” while #househunting is in the numbers.
The Golden Rule: 80/10/10
80% of the home should make you swoon. You should be in love with MOST of the features of “the chosen one”. Imperfectly perfect.
Focus on the big things;
Size -It does matter. Is there room to grow? Does the size/layout suit your current and future goals as it pertains to this property?
Location - Is Legit. If only you could pick the house up and plop it down in your desired location..but you can’t. So you’ve heard it said..location, location, location.
Overall Vibe - Do you dig it? Does the property speak to you? Can you see yourself hosting, raising a family, game nights? Working from home? Suntanning in the nude, whatever you fancy, does the overall vibe speak to you?
10% of the property are things you can live with. Like the Marines..you could “adapt and overcome”.
10% are the things you can change. Hideous paint job..you can change that. Light fixtures out of date…you can update..things that you can easily change overtime to improve the property.
Going into the #homebuying process with realistic expectations is key. Following the #goldenrule of #realestate will help keep you stay on track and your expectations in check!
For more on the home buying process, let's connect!
Bobbie Eskdale
bobbie@grassrootsrealtygroup.ca
@bobbieeskdale.gprealtor on instagram