{"id":4889,"date":"2017-06-09T05:00:32","date_gmt":"2017-06-09T05:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/how-to-maximise-your-search-to-find-your-dream-home\/"},"modified":"2017-06-09T05:00:32","modified_gmt":"2017-06-09T05:00:32","slug":"how-to-maximise-your-search-to-find-your-dream-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/how-to-maximise-your-search-to-find-your-dream-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to maximise your search to find your dream home"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Everyone has that dream home they hope to find one day, which ticks all the boxes in terms of location, amenities and style. But the key question is\u00a0\u2013<\/span>\u00a0does it really exist?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Melbourne-based licensed real estate<\/a> agent and buyers advocate, Cate Bakos,\u00a0<\/span>offers<\/a> her expert advice on how to search for a property and weigh up the importance of all your dream home criteria.<\/p>\n

Decide what\u2019s most important to you<\/em>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

For some, life is all about catching up with friends, going out to eat at great local restaurants and spending less time commuting to work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Others may simply want to live close to their family.<\/span><\/p>\n

People with children may want a specific number of bedrooms or a large backyard.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those who love a distinct architectural style will likely prioritise a particular era while looking for their ideal home<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re all different, and tapping into what you <\/em>love and what you<\/em> need is key before buying somewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

Making sure your property search<\/a> is tailored to you from the offset <\/span>\u2013 as well as realistic <\/span>\u2013\u00a0can save you months, if not years, of wasted weekends. I\u2019ve met so many home-buyers who\u2019ve squandered so much of their free time inspecting properties exceeding their budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You may need to make compromises. Will you choose a stunning view or proximity to the CBD? Picture:\u00a0Realestate.com.au<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The search and the compromise<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve decided on your budget limit, it\u2019s time to focus on the search. <\/span><\/p>\n

This is where things can get interesting, as this is the part of the process that requires two people to agree <\/span>\u2013 cue quarrels and compromise.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re buying with a partner, one of you might want a modern kitchen and granny flat while the other may have a hankering for a hot tub and powered shed. Each to their own.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sitting down and writing a list of \u201cmust-have\u201d vs \u201cnice-to-have\u201d together will hopefully help you both be on the same page before you start hitting open inspections.<\/span><\/p>\n

Break it down\u2026property searches are made up of these essential elements:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n