Why Your Home Search Shouldn't Start With Open Houses

It starts innocently enough. You see a listing pop up in your favorite neighborhood. Updated kitchen. Three bedrooms. Just enough charm to make you think, "Should we go see it?"

So you do.

You show up to the open house on a sunny Saturday, and it’s packed. You weave through the kitchen, wait in line to head upstairs, whisper questions back and forth while trying to stay cool.

But inside? You’re spiraling.

The Questions That Derail the Process:

Can we actually afford this?

Are there already offers?

Is this really what we want?

What if there’s something better next week?

Instead of feeling inspired, you're confused.

The Real First Step:

Most buyers skip the most important part. Getting clear before ever stepping into a showing.

At the beginning of my Foundations to Futures method, we take time to define what success looks like for you as a couple.

We get on the same page around:

• Budget and monthly comfort level

• Timeline and move goals

• Needs, wants, and potential compromises

• What "the right house" actually means to you

Final Thought:

When you take time to get clear on your direction, the whole search becomes easier. You waste less time, argue less, and feel more confident when the right home shows up.

If you’re ready to start in a better place, I’d love to walk you through it.