Buying
We're buying our first home.
Most first-time buyers need the process explained before they need a house. Start with what you want the home to do for you.
Where to start
“What do you want this home to do for you, and what can't you compromise on?”
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Clients who were here
33 clients were in this spot.
“We purchased our first home (single family) and would not have navigated through the process of being first time buyers without Praveen's expertise, guidance and support.”
“As a first time home owner/land owner, I was not fully aware of all the minutia that goes into purchasing a property; that is why I reached out to Praveen Mathew.”
“Come March 2022, my husband and I were very doubtful to find our first home with the market being so competitive in a suburb that didn't have a lot available.”
“Having had a bad experience with our first realtor during these 6 months, we did extensive research and came across Praveen's information.”
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From a real sale
Questions worth asking
Better questions first
How replaceable is this?
Some features can be added later. Location, light and how a house lives usually cannot. Losing a home costs more when the next one is a compromise.
Bring this question to PraveenWhat are we assuming?
Separate what is observed from what is inferred. A listing photo shows a room; it does not prove a renovation caused a result. A comparison supplies evidence; it still needs interpretation.
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Or a different situation
My listing isn't selling.
Before you cut the price, find out what buyers are actually responding to.
3 clients were here BuyingWe found the house. Everyone wants it.
Winning and making the right decision are different questions.
14 clients were here SellingThe house needs work.
Which work earns its money back, and what should go before anything is added.
23 clients were here SellingI'm selling my parents' home.
Clearing out, repairs and the sale, one step at a time, even from out of town.
5 clients were here BuyingI think the seller might have room.
Negotiating room needs evidence: the home's history, the seller's timing, the comps.
29 clients were here Buying or sellingI don't know whether to move now.
Waiting has consequences. So does moving. Start with your actual objective.
9 clients were hereTell me what's going on.
You don't need a strategy or the perfect question first. Start with your situation.