Easy, simple rules to help us work together better, faster, and more effectively.

I try to keep things easy, so here is the list, followed by the explanations (in case you need clarification).

1. No actual shopping until you can prove that you have the money (or access to it).
2. Don’t mess with the money situation.
3. Be honest with me. It’s the only way I can operate effectively.
4. Be ready to pull the trigger.
5. Be patient.
6. Be picky about the things you cannot change, and ignore the things that you can change.
7. There’s always free cheese in a mousetrap.

Cast a wider net

Consider alternatives

Know or learn your deal breakers, and deal makers.

Let’s be honest, you’ve probably hit at least one of the online resources already.  Maybe you have even looked at a few open houses, or seen a few homes you liked while driving through a neighborhood. That’s great!

Make a list:

• What is important to you?
  • Kids need good schools
  • Boating every day
  • Ultra-quiet home / neighborhood
• What would be nice to have?
  • High-end kitchen
  • Pool
  • Vaulted ceilings
• What would be a deal-breaker?
  • No garage
  • Hurricane Evacuation Zone
  • Next to a school

Be brutally honest with yourself.

Then, be brutally honest with me (Rule #3).

Realize that we will be looking at more than 3 options.  HGTV makes it look easy, but it isn’t. This is where the hard work really begins.

Some compromise will probably be necessary, especially if you have a tight budget. This is where your list and Rule #3 make all of the difference.

Have you been suckered into the real estate shows on TV, where it’s Home #1, 2, or 3, and think that’s how it works?

Think again.

Buying or selling a home is a process.

Warren Buffet quote baby.

It takes the time it takes.

A really good agent will step you through with their own wisdom.

Honestly, I way overdo. I like to start out with an idea of the price range and area that we’re looking at.

Then we go shop.

Not buying. Shopping.

You need to learn what really speaks to you. So do I.

And that is often not what you initially thought.

Or, of the options out there, some just plain suck. So, we have to learn what to look for, to avoid the duds, and find a gem.

Needless to say, I look at a ton of homes. I like to point things out where I can, teach you what to look for.

So when we do find “The One”, you know it’s totally your call.

Then we move on to the next step. And the next, and so on.

I want you to help me write a video script for the following topic: “Home Buyers – my tips for a great experience shopping for homes”.

The basic points are as follows:
Cast a wider net: We set up the searches for more possiiblities rather than perfect homes. That means including 3 bedroom homes in your results, even though you really want 4 bedrooms. Data entry errors happen, and maybe the Listing Agent typed it wrong.

Consider Alternatives: Maybe a condominium unit would work well instead of a single family home. Or perhaps you want

Know (or learn) your deal breakers: If you absolutely do NOT want a pool, that’s great information.

Know (or learn) your deal makers:

Cast a wider net

Consider Alternatives

Know or learn your deal breakers and deal makers.

Price ain’t everything. Under budget is perfectly acceptable.

We’re trying to find you a home you love, at a price you love, for the terms you love.

Use bullet points for the outline, then present the actual script.

Focus on making it easy to understand, slightly humorous, and accurate to the Florida market. If you can find specific information for the Tampa Bay area regarding the probability of finding a home with a problem with Radon, please include that too.