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Home shopping is not just about walking through properties—it’s about understanding what you’re seeing. Viewing homes with guidance gives you context: how a home compares to others you’ve seen, whether the price aligns with current market conditions, and which features truly matter for resale and long- term comfort. It also allows you to focus on how the home feels and functions for your lifestyle, rather than trying to evaluate everything at once. With the right support in place, the process becomes more organized, less overwhelming, and far more efficient.
AVOID EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENT
We’ve talked about emotions several times throughout this book. Homeowners who are now empty nesters and/or nearing retirement and/or entering their senior years are often emotional when it comes to downsizing, as they leave behind their longtime family homes, full of memories, and downsize. However, it’s important to remember that a house is just a house, and home is wherever you are, and you can take those memories with you while looking forward to living your best years yet in a space that will better accommodate your needs and new lifestyle! When it comes to searching for your new home, you also need to keep your emotions at bay. You might “fall in love” with a home that doesn’t meet all your criteria (your list of needs, as per Chapter 12). But then you might end up making a major decision that you’ll regret in the end. Never make an emotional decision when it comes to buying your next home. At this stage in your life, you don’t want to have to start the home selling and buying process all over again, do you? No. You want to enjoy your best years yet, living out your golden years in relaxation and comfort—not stress.
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