- 62% outgrew their homes quickly and wished they had purchased a larger home
- 40% feel they paid too much or should of put more down
- 38% were surprised by how much it costs to maintain a home
- 34% wished they had negotiated more or found a better mortgage rate
- 25% found out after moving in that they didn’t like the neighborhood
- 24% have regrets related to their yard
- 17% dislike their parking situation
Source: HouseHunt.com
Here are the results of a recent survey of more than 1,000 people ages 25 to 65:
- 64% say they prefer a move-in ready home
- 51% say they want their next home to be larger than their current home
- 29% say the kitchen is the most important feature in a home
- 22% say the master bedroom is important
- 18% say the living room is important
Here are some things that buyers are willing to give up in order to get certain amenities:
- 41% are willing to give up a location near public transportation
- 35% are willing to give up better schools and proximity to entertainment and shopping
- Not doing your homework
- Not understanding the seller
- Showing your cards
- Getting your heart set
- Trying to win
For assistance with your next home purchase, contact the real estate professionals at Ferguson Realtors, who can lead you through the many details that are involved in a real estate transaction. Call us toll-free at (800) 747-0713.
You can make the home buying process go much smoother for yourself and your agent if you can answer these 10 questions in the beginning:
- Why buy and why buy now
- Are you working with a lender
- How many houses have you looked at already
- How do you prefer to be contacted
- What if we found the perfect house tomorrow
- What are your three favorite neighborhoods
- What is your favorite room in the house
- How important is outdoor/garage space
- How long do you think that you’ll live in the house that you buy
- What is a deal breaker for you
These tips came from a survey of 400 real estate professionals. These items are listed in order of importance, from most to least.
- Get a home inspection to evaluate the safety and overall condition of the home
- Before you start your house hunting, get pre-approved for a mortgage
- Direct all communications with the seller through your real estate agent
- Get all agreements with the seller in writing
- Include important contingences in your offer, such as, financing and inspections
- Come up with realistic expections for a house based upon your budget
Source: Market Leader.com
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