As a consumer, would you ever consider "love at first sight" walking into an "Open House" and saying "this is the one?"

Hi Pauline!

I love your question! I do believe in "love at first sight!" LOL But...I wouldn't walk into an open house and proclaim my love, only because I know better! Many clients don't know better, and I've heard potential buyers come in saying such things. I try to educate my clients not to say too much when at an open house or a showing. These days, many sellers are watching us on their security cameras, so I advise my clients to hold off on saying anything revealing, good or bad, until we're outside the house.

Absolutely. It happens. But do yourself a favor and don't let the listing agent know.

I think that is totally fine, as long as you also do your due diligence on the house! Every person is different, and I have some clients who simply wouldn't think that way, but others would! Do whatever is right for you and your family (including due diligence!).

You Know when You Know! When I am working with Clients, sometimes you can see it! Love at First Sight does happen, go with it!

Jamie McFarlane
ABR, GRI, SMP, MRP, CSMS Realtor
409-739-1754
Jamie.mcfarlane@ymail.com

This is more of a personality trait than other houses, I have clients who would never do such things and need to analyze the whole market before making any decision.
I have others who are more emotional / less analytical and they make 'love at first sight' decision like you describe. Go with your gut, if you are comfortable with a short decision than go with it. If you feel you are outside your comfort zone, then wait a bit and do some more due diligence.

I think this is very rare but I do know a few couples that have actually purchased a home from an open house viewing.

Hi Pauline, I had a client who asked if I had my paperwork as we walked up the driveway. She knew she was going to buy the home without even going inside. She did not even see photos online of the interior so it was love at first site. Kelly Jackson REMAX Southwest 281-207-5068

Definitely! When you know, you know.

IN a heart beat if it is the one!!!

As a matter of fact when we first viewed our current home online I told my husband "this is the one". I have had buyers express this same feeling or sense about a home in a positive and also a negative way (instead of "this is the one" "run away!"). Emotions do guide us to an extent in a purchase, however it MUST be tempered with facts and reality about a home. Listen to your Realtor and their feedback about the home, neighborhood, etc. Look beyond al the things you love about it and take a close look at the roof, ceilings, walls, flooring. If you make an offer and its accepted, don't let your emotions dismiss anything that might come up on an inspection report. Emotions are part of home buying process - you want it to be your home which is very emotional. But you always want to make a decision based on facts. And, sadly, in this sellers market there may be 15 other people who also feel "this is the one" so you need to be prepared just in case you miss out that maybe there are other properties that meet your needs too.

Hello, Clement! I definitely believe in love at first sight in home purchasing. I actually had a client who purchased a home for that reason a couple months ago, and is still in love! However, I would NOT recommend that you make an offer until you have seen a few other homes--if you're still in love after that, it may actually be true. :-) And of course before you make an offer, make sure your REALTOR conducts a Comparative Market Analysis on the home to ensure that the home is well-priced. Best Wishes! Andrea Usanga REALM Real Estate Professionals - Sugar Land Phone: (832) 577-4602 Email: ahinckson@yahoo.com Web: http://www.har.com/AndreaUsanga "Going the Extra Mile to Bring You Home"