A homebuyer may not know when they have come across their ‘dream home’. It’s not always so obvious. Understandably, buying a home is a big decision and commitment. It’s natural to debate whether you’re making the right decision when buying a specific property.

If you aren’t sure, here are 9 ways you know a real estate property is right for you and your needs.

You Can’t Stop Looking Around The Property

If you can’t stop yourself from wanting to go inside a home, you’re genuinely enjoying exploring the property, and you notice you can’t stop from continuing to look around, these are all signs you’re into what’s in front of you. This means it’s not just curb appeal and it’s not just hype. There is something genuine about the home that has got you.

You Don’t Feel Like You’re Settling

The rising costs of buying a home has meant a lot of buyers settling. Ideally, don’t. It’s your house! Make it your own. If you want a fully renovated, open-concept kitchen, find it. At the same time, be flexible and see the potential as well. If you are walking through a house and you don’t feel like buying it would be settling for something that isn’t you, this is a good sign.

You Can Visualize Yourself Living There

You may already be thinking about living there. Waking up in the morning and having your coffee. Enjoying late evenings on the couch in front of the TV. Having dinner with friends or family around the kitchen. If you already can envision yourself living there and it’s not something you have to think about, that’s another sign that any realtor will tell you that you’ve arrived at the right house.

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You Have A Realtor Who Isn’t Trying To Push You

You don’t want to buy a home from a pushy realtor singularly focused on making a commission. Find a realtor that is ethical, that you trust, and that you can bounce ideas off. The right real estate agent can be thought of as a confidante, occasionally challenging or reinforcing your thinking about a specific property and helping ensure you’re making the right pick.

You Have Shown It To Others And They Like It

If you’re shopping for a new house with a spouse or family and they like it, that’s a good sign. If you’ve shown a real estate property to a close friend and they give you their approval, that’s another positive. Endorsements like these, especially if they’re from family or someone you’re going to live with, matter a great deal.

It Compares Favorably To Your Favorites

It’s rare that the first house you visit will be the one you pick. Most of the time, you have your favorites around the neighborhoods you like that appeal to you. If you suddenly discover a property that’s knocking those others out of the water and/or that simply out-compares them ever so slightly, the case can be made that you’ve found the one.

The Property’s Flaws Aren’t Causing You To Turn Away

Every home has its flaws. In some situations, that’s a part of a home’s charm and in others, it’s what can bring the price down. If you aren’t really paying a lot of attention to the flaws, you may already be settled in your head that you’re ready to take the home. There are a lot of ways to repair, renovate, update, and fix a home, for those that either have the funds for it or are willing to DIY it.

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The Property Meets All Of Your ‘Needs’ Even If It Misses A Few ‘Wants’

Make a needs and wants list for a dream home. If a property meets all your needs, that should grab your focus. All the bedrooms and bathrooms you want. If it’s within your budget. If the layout works for you. If it meets a lot of your wants, too, that’s even better. This is all the reason to give serious consideration to taking the home.

Walking Away From It Made You Nervous You Are Going To Lose It

A lot of people like to “sleep on it” when it comes to buying a home. If you walk away though and the thought of losing the property is nagging at you, it’s fairly obvious at that point that that might be your dream home. As Etobicoke, Toronto, and the GTA are such ultra-competitive markets, we would not recommend waiting to put down an offer, either.

Are you looking to buy a home in Etobicoke or Toronto? Connect with a realtor who can walk you through the process, show you the best homes according to your needs and preferences, and save you time, money, and effort.

 

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