source:realestate.com.au

If no two people are the same and no two properties are the same, how do you find the perfect home?

If you are buying with a spouse, partner or friend agreeing on what you are looking for can be a challenge.

Prioritising property wants and needs

When it comes to narrowing down the features you are looking for in a property, National Property Buyers Victorian State Manager Antony Bucello, says prioritising and comprising are key.

“We ask our clients to prioritise the ‘must-haves’ and the ‘nice-to-haves’ in order to understand their property needs,” Bucello says.

Bucello says buyers need to ask themselves some hard questions. What are your property non-negotiables? What about the size, quality and location of the property?

While buyers are sometimes unwilling to sacrifice anything at the beginning of a property search, Bucello says they often become more willing to compromise once the reality sinks in about what can be bought for their budget in their preferred location.

“It’s a process,“ Bucello says. “There’s always some sort of compromise unless you have an unlimited budget.”

“Prioritise your non-negotiables and think about the future,” Bucello says. “Position is important but it’s also important to get into the market if you are a first-time buyer.”

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