Are you nesting or investing? It is something you should ask yourself when house hunting.
Here’s what it means, and why the time may be right to find your perfect nest.
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Most buyers fall into one of two groups.
Investors are strategically buying their next home. They’re hoping to climb the property ladder step by greasy step and make some moolah on every move.
Nesters are simply looking for a home that is comfortable, liveable, and lovable.
Now is THE perfect time for nesting
Right now, the market is drifting firmly in favour of nesters.
Prices are stable. Most experts say we’ll see only modest rises over the next few years.
And this is the thing: Cold, hard investments aren’t always wonderful places to live. But lovely places to live are usually great investments too. When you want to move, they’ll be someone else’s perfect nest.
How to find your perfect nest
Prioritise lifestyle factors in your house hunt: Location. Closeness to work, school, friends, and family. Space and light. Peace and quiet. Lovely parks, pubs, or whatever else you value.
View homes for sale in person. You can’t get a true feeling for a home by scrolling online.
Don’t be afraid of your emotions. Yes, the numbers need to add up, too. But it’s OK to buy a house or flat just because, well, you love it.
How the right estate agent can help
We need to be upfront. Estate agents work for sellers.
But finding a home through the right agent is (pardon the pun) the key to successful nesting.
Look for an agent with a strong ethical sense. Who wants both buyers and sellers to be happy.
Good agents listen more than they talk. They’ll take time to hear what you’re saying and discover what you really want.
Good agents will suggest homes you might like. But they’ll never push you towards something they’d like to sell.
They won’t mind one little bit if you stick your nose in the air, walk out of a home you don’t like and say ‘Nope, not for me.’
Good agents know buying a home is the biggest decision of your life, and it just has to be what you want.
As your local independent agents, we are committed to doing what’s right for everyone.
And we’re enthusiastic about helping you to find your perfect nest.
We know all the best local roosts, too.
If you’re a seller, we’ll let you in on a little trade secret: Finding a buyer who absolutely loves your home is the absolute best way to sell it, too.
If we can help with buying or selling your home, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.
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We are proud members of the Ethical Agent Network (EAN).
A national group of independent agents who have been independently tested to ensure we meet strict standards of honesty, service, professionalism and community care.
To learn more about what we do, why we passed the EAN test, and why we are the only local agency in the network, contact us today.
