Real Estate is, of course, a business. And buying and selling real estate is usually
a major financial transaction for most of us.
Sometimes it is purely for investment.
But MOST of the time, real estate is about home.
And what is home?
Home is more than how many bedrooms and bathrooms. It is more than which neighborhood has the
best schools. Surely it is more than
square footage and bonus rooms.
Sometimes it is about what is available in a pinch after
selling your present home. But even
then, and maybe especially then, I contend that home is about a particular kind
of space.
Home is where you feel the most comfortable, where you can
be your truest self. Home is where you
relax with your family and friends, and where ease flows freely most of the
time. Your home should reflect who you
are, and should make you insanely comfortable.
Have you considered the type of home you feel most
comfortable in? If you have a spouse,
children, or parents living with you, you may have some compromises to make. But I always advise choosing the home that
just feels right to you. You walk in and
say, “YES! I could definitely live here!” Not “YES, I should live here!” Let go of
the “should” voices and just consider the type of space that makes you feel joy.
Do you like log homes or more elegant structures? Brick or siding? Need a fireplace? If so, gas or electric? Gourmet kitchen or a more spacious living
room? Every choice is about how you
prefer to live, though we all have a budget.
And while most homes aren’t perfect, if you know what you’re after you
can get deliriously close to perfection.
I bet some of you are thinking: “But my spouse and I just want such different
things.” If you will spend some time
together exploring what each of you needs, you will likely find a compromise
that will work. My husband and I have
worked through this process, and have been surprised that we have found several
options on the market that we both like.
We have very different tastes, but we both know what “home” feels like
as a couple.
Sometimes you learn what home feels like by living in a lot
of places that do NOT feel like home.
You also learn what your “must haves” are this way. Sometimes “must haves” change with age and
your situation, but your sense of home usually remains true.
I’d really encourage you to spend time in as many different
types of homes as you can, whether visiting friends and relatives, or maybe
staying in B and B’s on vacation. If you’re
not sure what your sense of home is, this is a great way to find out what kind
of environment makes you feel safe and happy.
Choosing the right home is one of the most important
decisions you will ever make. Spend some
time to make sure you know what you are looking for. A good Realtor® can ask questions to help get
you there, but it helps if you can readily access that idea of what home looks
and feels like to YOU. It’s time and
energy well-spent.
Wishing you happy
home-shopping! Please let me know if I
can help you.
Since 1909
229 W. Main Street, Lebanon, TN
(office) 615-444-1663
www.jrhobbsrealty.com
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(office) 615-444-1663
www.jrhobbsrealty.com
marianneattheranch@gmail.com
