Yes, buying a home, be it your first or your fifth, is a big deal. It’s the biggest financial decision you make. The point of this information is, you can think about it, and you should. But, you may miss out on that home you decided you want because you thought to long. In most instances, Buyers know they are ready to buy, and just need to find the right home. In this case, this Buyer WAS a first time buyer, and I too advised her about her options. She first chose to wait while she thought about the payments, etc. She then changed her mind and did not understand why she could not put an offer in on the home. You might also want to know that the buyer is very familiar with that area, such that they ONLY wanted to look in this specific area and no place else. So they had already done some of their “homework” with regards to the neighborhood, etc.

The moral of the story is, you can think all you want, and you should until you are comfortable with your decision. But you might miss an opportunity.

people aren’t machines (unless they’re real estate agents…). you can’t expect a person to make a decision to move into a house within an hour of seeing it for the first time— doesn’t know the neighborhood, doesn’t know nearby schools— you have to remember that the people you’re servicing aren’t making a business decision, they’re making a LIFE decision, investing tons of money into a home the second they see it. honestly, ask yourself, would you make a snap decision that affects the rest of your life the second you saw an opportunity? get the damn dollar signs out of your eyes and start thinking about your clients. they’re paying you, you know.