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Does this sound familiar?
You've been searching for months. Inspected dozens of properties. And nothing - feels - right.You've thought to yourself, I'm spending a lot of money, I deserve to get what I want. And maybe, I'm not yet ready to compromise.
Here's the hard truth that every buyer learns, no matter your budget: your starting wishlist is probably too long. We tell our buyers: write down everything you want. Then cut it to just three to five must-haves. Maximum. If you’re buying with someone else - do this separately, compare and then combine. This is the goldilocks shopping list for property. It'll mean you open yourself up to homes that are just right.
For most buyers, the goldilocks shopping list includes location, bedrooms, and budget. Everything else - a bathtub, solar panels, or the finish in the kitchen - can be improved over time.
If you've been searching for months and found nothing, your list is probably too long. And it’s time to consider a stepping stone property over your forever home.
Key takeaways
- If you've been searching for months and found nothing, your list of must-haves is probably too long
- Cut your wishlist to three to five non-negotiables. For most buyers that's location, bedrooms, and budget
- A stepping-stone property you can improve over time often beats holding out for a forever home that doesn't exist
