Yes. I'm a single black female without a mate. Does it really make me any different? No. We all have our trials to bare. I know we hear about it a lot on the different social media platforms and we are not close to being an endangered species. There are quite a few of us and just like with homes if there is more of a supply than there is a demand the prospects can pick and choose. And if there are too many to choose from good grief. As a real estate agent you can feel like a tour guide if they want to look at them all before making a final decision. Prospects are looking for a whole lot of extras to be thrown into the deal because there is more supply than there is demand.
See below, let's look at this list of ten items/questions I generated as to why buying a house is a lot like dating, picking one at least:
(1) Nowadays you sign up for a portal hoping to find that perfect one.
(2) You look at all the frills and thrills the listing has to offer
(3) Photos are real important
(4) You choose to preview/save the listings that seem to have the most appeal
(5) Size does matter (get your mind out the gutter prospects want what they want)
(6) We normally like shiny new things (in houses it is usually stainless steel appliances and on dating sites let's face it we're looking at the cars in the photo, how much swag, the clothes, the upkeep, the cars (if there are any - vintage ones it is normally a sign of old money and taste, newer cars well normally equate to speed, fast lane, new money, big ticket ones equate to high maintenance)
(7) We search for any history of the home like prior owners, what the neighbors are like, etc. (or in the case of a prospective date the online history or reputation, who their online friends are, etc.)
(8) We normally consider staying power. Is it a home we want to live in for a minute or one we are looking to live in for the meantime or between times, or commit to for a lifetime.
(9) Is the structure sound?
(10) Does it look good on the outside and a hot mess on the inside or vice versa. Is it a fixer upper or ready to move in ready.
I guess that's why the thought about buying a home is a lot like dating came across my mind. I haven't heard the comparison before but I am sure somewhere along the line it has probably been made.
Well that's my rant for today. I'm ready to find a mate and seal the deal.
