{"id":1335,"date":"2019-10-07T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2019-10-07T09:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.realty.com\/?p=1335"},"modified":"2019-10-09T20:14:55","modified_gmt":"2019-10-09T20:14:55","slug":"how-to-prevent-buyers-remorse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/home-buying\/how-to-prevent-buyers-remorse\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Buyer’s Remorse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most people spend their entire lives saving in order to afford their first home. Home buying is a major life event, and with it comes a lot of pressure to make the right decision. So how does one avoid the dreaded \u201cbuyer\u2019s remorse\u201d? We have a few ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Find the Right Agent<\/b><\/p>\n

The right agent will prioritize your needs, listen to your concerns, and help you weigh the pros and cons of every home you consider. Stay away from agents that are hard to get in touch with or seem disorganized. You should also make sure the agent is an expert in the areas you\u2019re searching. To ensure you\u2019re working with an expert, we recommend contacting a local Realty.com buyer\u2019s agent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Differentiate \u201cWants\u201d from \u201cNeeds\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

You told your agent you <\/span>needed<\/span><\/i> an inground pool with a waterfall and slide. Do you really? Make a list of all the things you\u2019d like in your home, and then mark them \u201cW\u201d or \u201cN\u201d to differentiate needs from wants. The more limited your budget, the more compromises you\u2019ll have to make. By figuring out what your priorities are, you can prevent buying a home that\u2019s a poor fit for your lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do Your Homework<\/b><\/p>\n

Unlike shopping on Amazon, you can\u2019t return your home for a refund if you\u2019re not happy with it. That means it\u2019s doubly important to do your research and due diligence on every aspect of the process. Whether it\u2019s understanding how to get a mortgage loan (<\/span>contact a mortgage professional here<\/span>), deciding which areas of town you prefer, or even figuring out which home style fits your needs, it\u2019s important you take every aspect of home buying into consideration. If you\u2019re a first time home buyer and unsure of how the process works, take a look at our <\/span>buying guide<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Location, Location, Location<\/b><\/p>\n

Where you live is just as important as the home itself. Before you settle on a home, be sure to look at all of the variables that are affected by its location. For example, a home may be on the lower end of your budget but may not have the best school system (<\/span>search school zone ratings here<\/span>). Alternatively, the home on a seemingly quiet street could experience heavy traffic during rush hour. You should also see how heavily homes are taxed; a home in the city could face higher taxes than one in the suburbs–or vice versa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Go In Over Your Head<\/b><\/p>\n

Once you buy your home, you actually have to live in it (surprise!). While the aforementioned inground pool with a waterfall sounds like a dream come true, it\u2019s important to take into account the upkeep necessary to maintain it. Big yards with lots of trees may look beautiful, but they also require raking and lawn mowing. The bigger the home, the more that will need to be cleaned. Understanding the maintenance your home will need before you commit will prevent you from being disappointed later.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the End\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n

Having some doubts about your new home is a natural part of the process. The future is unknown and that can sometimes feel intimidating. While no house is perfect, following these suggestions can save you years of future headaches. <\/span>Happy home buying!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Most people spend their entire lives saving in order to afford their first home. Home buying is a major life event, and with it comes a lot of pressure to make the right decision. So how does one avoid the dreaded \u201cbuyer\u2019s remorse\u201d? We have a few ideas.\u00a0 Find the Right Agent The right agent …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":1336,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[178],"tags":[53,119,62,87,90,65],"class_list":["post-1335","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-buying","tag-buying-a-home","tag-buying-your-first-home","tag-home-buying-tips","tag-homeownership","tag-real-estate","tag-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1335"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1335\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1337,"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1335\/revisions\/1337"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1335"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}