Barb Schlinker The Real Estate Voice

Top 10 Mistakes Buyers Make to Find Homes for SaleSegment 2Top 10 Mistakes Buyers Make to Find Homes for SaleBarb, buyers seem to have much fewer homes to choose from, what are some of the top mistakes home buyers make and why are there much fewer homes on the market?97% of Home Searches Start ONLINENot ALL Sales are posted ONLINEMistake 1: Not Hiring the Right Agent Who Can Help you find homes NOT ONLINEMistake # 2:  Waiting to BuyInventory of Available homes is at RECORD LOW, 619 Properties for Sale 516 Single Family Homes for SaleJanuary 2020 = 1192 SFA Homes for Sale67% LESS Currently Low Interest Rates, yet ON THE RISEHome Prices are NOT DecreasingMistake #3 – Failing to Make Best Offer# of Home Sales Monthly at RECORD HighsOver 18,259 in 2021, rising 5-8% per yearNot making your BEST offer when you do find a home!When asked – all buyers on home raised offer!Story of Agent deciding for Buyer in Competing SituationMistake #4 Know What You Can Afford Most Buyers Buy on Payment AmountWhat Goes Into a House