When you’re buying a home for sale on 30A, you have to mind your Ps and Qs – and that includes avoiding these major faux pas.
3 Things NOT to Say When You’re Buying a Home
Buying a home is a huge transaction – probably one of the biggest you’ll ever make in your life. But there are a few things you should never say to (or in front of) a seller, because they could cost you the deal (or worse, cost you much more money).
Check out these three things not to say when you’re buying a home:
- “This is my dream home!”
- “I can afford $XXX.”
- “I can’t wait to make these improvements.”
Here’s why you should avoid each of these statements.
#1: “This is my dream home!”
Never, ever tip your hand in front of a seller. You don’t want the seller to know – even if it’s true – that you’d do anything (read: pay any amount) to get your hands on the keys to his or her house.
All the things you want to say about how badly you want the home should stay between you and your real estate agent.
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#2: “I can afford $XXX.”
You definitely need to know how much house you can afford, but the seller doesn’t need to know that at all. When a seller knows you can pay more than what you’ve offered, he or she might not be too keen on the idea of negotiating with you – even if the home needs major repairs.
#3. “I can’t wait to make these improvements.”
How would you feel if someone – a perfect stranger or even a friend – came in and talked about how ugly your decor is or how outdated some of your home’s components are?
Would you automatically go on defense? We would – and so will sellers if they hear you talking about improvements you’re going to make. It’s impolite to talk about things like that in front of the seller, but even worse, it could cause them to decide to decline your offer (especially if they really love their home).
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