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Don’t Wait Until the Weekend to Tour Houses

September 9, 2021 by Rachel Gontkovic

House hunting has become a contact sport over the past year. The idealized vision of a leisurely Saturday morning reviewing open houses and plotting the day’s tours over lattes and croissants is not where we are right now. While popping into the local open house might be fun for the casual looker, if you are serious about finding
your next home, this climate demands strategy.

First and most importantly, know exactly what you need and want in a new home. Then share this vision in detail with me. Together we can identify not only what you need in the property, but which communities would best fit your lifestyle. With lower inventory from which to choose, you also need to be clear about any compromises you are willing to make—if any.

Once you know what you’re looking for, the next step is to clear some time during
the week for house hunting. That’s right, mid-week.

In fact, for those searching for open houses, Thursdays can be the best days to tour a community. Thursdays have often been a day for agent open houses. This is when real estate professionals take time to tour new listings, but they are open for buyers also. This can allow serious buyers to view and write offers on new listings before the weekend crowds.

Strategy is critical in a seller’s market. Serious buyers need to prioritize their search to position themselves ahead of their competition. Being available to see new listings as soon as possible is one way to ensure you don’t lose out on an opportunity to write an offer on the right home.

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