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STRESS REDUCTION FOR BUYERS!
Concentrate of the Goal. What is your vision? "To be in our fabulous new
3 bedroom home by the end of January, with the kids happily enrolled in
school, my husband adjusting to his new job, and I eagerly looking for a new
position in the workplace." When things get tough (and there WILL BE bumps
along the way, I assure you) focus on the Goal—and do what you need to
do to smooth out the bump. Any agent can work you through the various
steps of looking for a home and closing a transaction. The best agents, look at
the people involved in the transaction and work to guide, direct and counsel them
through the emotional ups and downs of relocation. These agents say:
"Now calm down. Visualize yourself in your new home—the kids playing in the yard.
This is just a small kink in the plan to put you and your family where you want to be."
Become knowledgeable. It is true that knowledge is power. The more you
know and understand the process, the better equipped you are to handle the
ups and downs as they arrive. What we do as agents in our office is to prepare
you for the possibilities before they happen. That way, when the problem arises,
you are not upset, just annoyed. We educate you along the way, so you will
feel confident and in control of your destiny.
Discuss Options. When a problem arises, the best strategy is to brain
storm options for action. There are always options. When you are unhappy
with the way the transaction is going, discuss your options with your agent.
we find that knowing you have options, frequently takes the stress away
because it is your choice which option you choose.
Be financially conservative. It is best to overestimate how much money
you will need to buy your home—by maybe as much as $1000 to $1,500.
There will always be unexpected expenses, and such financial planning will
help you whether these without as much stress.
Focus on the next step. When a problem occurs, a good strategy is to
concentrate on what you must do next. Sometimes, when you look at the
won’t be able to handle it all. Just trust your agent, to keep you advised of
the next step, and have confidence that we have been through the process
many times before. We will be looking out for you. We know the way to
get you there with the least fuss. End** Return to Buyer Reports