On a recent show on HGTV I saw a huge “no-no.” A young couple looked at 2 houses, picked one
and put in a bid. Their bid was for the
asking price, which was considered market value. When they found out there was a competing bid
(they did not know how much it was) they increased their bid by $50,000! WAY over market value. That is $50,000 they will never get
back. It was an emotional knee jerk.
While I don’t sell real estate, I do remodel and update
houses after the purchase. This couple
had to give up the new kitchen they really wanted and will not get for years to
come.
A house only becomes a home after you move in and put your
touches into it. For years this family
will be living in someone else’s house while they try to convince themselves it
is their new home.
There is always another house out there that we can help you
turn into your new home. Don’t let emotions
get the best of you—and your wallet.
