How many homes you should view before you buy depends entirely on you. It’s okay to admit if you believe in love at first sight and find the first home you see to be the perfect one for you. Or, if you need to take your time, there’s no need to rush into a decision and view dozens of homes. However, most people feel ready after seeing a well-selected handful of homes. Ultimately, the right number of homes to view is the one that leaves you feeling confident in your decision. Whether that decision is to keep looking or put in an offer is up to you.
You’ll want to view enough homes to get a good sense of the market. In addition to what’s available within your budget, compare what features are most important to you. If there’s a lot within your price range, this may take a few weekends. If your search is very narrow, this could take some time while you wait for more homes to come up. Also, don’t be afraid to revisit homes you’re interested in to get a better feel for them. When you’re just starting your search, you may have discarded some properties, but as you’ve become more familiar with what is available, circling back might turn out to be productive because you’ll be seeing the property again with a fresh more experienced perspective, it could change how you see a home and how you feel about making it your own.
Remember, there’s no right or wrong answer when it comes to how many homes you should view before you buy. Whether you want to see one home or one hundred homes, I’m here to help and support you throughout your home-buying journey. So, let’s get started and find your dream home!
