I get it. As a new parent, I now understand why moms and dads alike often say that they don't have time to do things. It's because it's true for the most part, especially if you have a child with special needs (or just a needy child!). In between diaper changes, crying, working, cooking, eating, bathing, napping, and spending quality time with your kids, there's not much time left for yourself these days.
So how does a busy parent find time to sell or buy a home? The answer is in the palm of your hand.
These days, people on the go have become one with their smartphones. They have have laptops, netbooks, iPads, and other devices that give them real-time info right at their fingertips. Admit it - texting is as much of a disease for you as it is for your teenagers.
Buying a home largely starts on the internet these days. Most buyers have probably already viewed at least 10-20 properties online by the time they reach out to a real estate agent. The info is there - all you need to do is look for it. And for those buyers who are truly serious about looking for a home, they may become obsessed with looking at homes online from their phones or computers. I know, I was that way too.
Selling a home on the other hand usually starts from referrals made by a trusted friend, neighbor, or someone perceived as your "neighborhood expert." But when do busy parents have the time to have these conversations? And even once you get an offer, who has time to stay on top of everything? Probably every seller at one time or another has thought, "Would it really be so bad if I tried to sell my home on my own, without an agent?" The answer depends on how much time you're willing to put into learning the process and avoiding the legal pitfalls that come with selling a home. That's time that you'd otherwise use to spend with your family and do things for yourself.
So how does a busy parent find time to sell or buy a home? The answer is in the palm of your hand.
These days, people on the go have become one with their smartphones. They have have laptops, netbooks, iPads, and other devices that give them real-time info right at their fingertips. Admit it - texting is as much of a disease for you as it is for your teenagers.
Buying a home largely starts on the internet these days. Most buyers have probably already viewed at least 10-20 properties online by the time they reach out to a real estate agent. The info is there - all you need to do is look for it. And for those buyers who are truly serious about looking for a home, they may become obsessed with looking at homes online from their phones or computers. I know, I was that way too.
Selling a home on the other hand usually starts from referrals made by a trusted friend, neighbor, or someone perceived as your "neighborhood expert." But when do busy parents have the time to have these conversations? And even once you get an offer, who has time to stay on top of everything? Probably every seller at one time or another has thought, "Would it really be so bad if I tried to sell my home on my own, without an agent?" The answer depends on how much time you're willing to put into learning the process and avoiding the legal pitfalls that come with selling a home. That's time that you'd otherwise use to spend with your family and do things for yourself.
Remember how I said the answer to selling or buying a home is in the palm of your hand? Well, it is. Or perhaps it's on your lap, or somewhere on your desk. The fact that you're looking at this right now shows that you're starting your search on selling or buying a home on the internet. If you're selling a home, then buyers should be able to find your home on the internet. If you're buying a home, then the resources to find the home that fits your search criteria should be available at your fingertips. Exposure is key, and the internet is HUGE when it comes to that in real estate right now.
So make sure the agent that you decide to work with not only knows the real estate process, but also is online and accessible from the palm of your hand too.
For more info on what you need regarding buying or selling, feel free to contact me.
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