Hi, I'm Kat - the owner of this blog and realtor to all kinds of families across the St. Louis Area. This blog is to bring you all things HOME. Whether it's buying, selling, investing or it’s maintaining, organizing, decorating and more - you can find it here!
I go over these questions with my new home buyers and I’m going to let you in behind the scenes as to what they are!
What is the #1 reason you want to own a home? This should be the driving force behind the decisions you make throughout the home buying process and ultimately, the reason why you choose the home you purchase. Whether you want to own your own home so you can paint the walls any color you want, have dance parties in the kitchen, put a hot tub on the deck or just have your own kitchen to cook in, every buyer has a reason why they want to buy a home. Maybe you want to make a good investment so that you can continue making real estate investments down the road. What’s your “why”?
You’ll want to create a list that you can go by to make sure your top priorities are stuck to and you’re not left with buyer’s remorse after closing day has come and gone. Think about the things that can’t be changed such as location, square footage, lot size, etc.
You’re not just buying a house, you’re buying a lifestyle. Is a fixer upper going to be the right fit or will you realize you don’t have time to fix up a house? Do you want to be on the water and have the peaceful views to come home to and finally have a place to keep your boat? What lifestyle do you picture when you picture owning a home?
I dig into these with all of my buyers before we start house hunting so we can really get to the bottom of what they are looking for. What is the big picture, what is the lifestyle and what do we need to make top priority to make that a reality? I want my buyers to sign their name on the dotted line with complete confidence on closing day and be excited for their new adventure, not wondering if they made the right decision.
Whether you’re filled with excitement, curating Pinterest boards with dream home inspiration and ready to make a move or you’re just getting ready to save up for your first home.. my goal is to help you find a space that makes you feel like you never want to leave.
When you own your own home, you can transform the space into something you love. Whether that’s cozy or eclectic, relaxing or perfect for entertaining – you get to choose!
From the moment we sit down to talk about your Real Estate goals, you’ll notice that I want to know a lot about you. That’s because in order for me to help you find a new space that is perfect for your lifestyle, I need to know what that is!
It’s more than the number of bedrooms or the size of the kitchen (what I call “house data”).
It’s about the life you’re going to live there! When we have that figured out, you can relax knowing you can say “yes” to the address with confidence!
Do you want to take one step further into your home buying journey? Email me with your “why” and let’s craft a plan to get you into your next home!
I know you’ve been wishing for a new home. Let me take you from the hunt, to the contract, to the closing & beyond!