How to Prevent Buyer Burnout in a Hot Market

Right now, there’s high demand for homes, but the real estate market has low inventory. To add to that, interest rates keep rising. 

For anyone who’s looking to buy, there’s no point in sugarcoating this: it’s going to be very competitive. As a buyer, you will have limited options; and if you do find something you want, you’ll likely face a bidding war and the possibility of not getting your dream home. 

While it may seem disheartening, here’s a very important tip to help keep you motivated throughout this whole homebuying process: talk to your realtor. 

Don’t Skip the Buyer Consultation

In the excitement of buying a home, so many buyers rush into home shopping after getting pre-approved and skip this. 

Here’s why you shouldn’t: 

1. You have to understand the market that you're coming into

Your realtors live and breathe real estate. They are going to be your best resource for understanding the current market conditions and inventory levels as well as learning about how price trends and average time on the market can affect you as a buyer. 

2. You need to understand the entire home-buying process

Home buying isn’t as straightforward as you might think it is. A realtor can guide you and explain the entire home-buying process–from the initial searches to making offers, and closing the deal. 

3. You have to set very realistic expectations

It’s so easy to get carried away when you’re making a milestone purchase. Your realtor can help you understand the implications of placing multiple offers on homes and prepare you for the possibility of losing out on homes you love. This is a reality of the home-buying process and your realtor should be able to present all your options so that you can be decisive and confident about whatever decision you make. 

4. You have to approach home buying strategically

Working closely with your realtor and taking the time to sit down and discuss your home-buying approach means you can approach this whole process with an actionable strategy. It might seem like overkill, but you cannot imagine how often you will have to revisit your priorities, expand your search criteria, or adjust your offer throughout this whole process. 

Work Towards Consistent Communication 

You don’t want to just give up in the middle of it all. Your realtor is there to support and guide you through this whole process so you go through this journey as efficiently and easily as possible. 

We like to share the following tips to keep you engaged and motivated: 

• Schedule regular check-ins with your realtor and use it as an opportunity to discuss new listings, ask questions about market changes, or make adjustments in your strategy. 
• Keep your ultimate goal in mind and celebrate small wins along the way 
• Be prepared to to be flexible. Adapt your approach to this whole process based on feedback and the progress of your home-buying journey. 
• Continue educating yourself about the whole process. Ask your realtor questions for market insights and tips on how you can make stronger offers. 
• Manage your expectations. Approach this with the understanding that while buying a home is a significant emotional investment, it’s also, at the end of the day, a financial and business transaction. This is something that good realtors understand and that should help them give you the best options for your home-buying journey. 

Take the time to thoroughly prepare with your realtor during the initial consultation and maintain consistent communication–it will make a massive difference for you in this tough market. 

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