When buyers start their home search, they are always looking for the perfect house to buy. After all, if you’re going to spend that kind of money, you certainly want what you want!
Unfortunately, what buyers soon come to realize is there is no such thing as the perfect house to buy. I’ve been licensed since the 1980’s, have bought several homes myself and I know as a buyer, you’re never going to love everything about a house.
How to choose the perfect house to buy
In an ever busy real estate market in Overland Park, once you’ve looked at around 10 houses in your price range, you should have a pretty good idea what you’re going to get for your money as well as what you like and don’t like. All of this is in the first phase of the buying cycle – the search.
After all, searching online versus in person are two entirely different things. Do you ever really see online the way it is in person? “I thought the kitchen was bigger than it really is!”
If you’ve seen 10 houses in person and haven’t yet made an offer on any of them, your requirements may need to be tweaked a bit. Since there is no perfect house to buy, you’ve got to figure out what you have to have and what you can give on.
What kind of house can you buy for $375,000 in Overland Park?
For example, I’m currently working with a couple who is looking to purchase in the $375,000 price range in Overland Park. That price range covers a lot of territory and lots of different age ranges of homes. They have seen lots of houses they “like” but not like enough to write an offer.
At this point, here’s what I know for sure:
- She wants the perfect kitchen
- He wants the perfect finished lower level
- They both want the perfect master bath and closet
Other than that, I think they are somewhat flexible. I am showing them 2 houses today and 2 tomorrow. We are going to have that conversation this evening that when we find the kitchen, lower level and master bath and closet that they like, they need to consider making an offer.
When is it time to stop looking and start making offers?
As a result, they are probably not going to get the first house they put an offer on. So we’ll move into the second phase of the buying cycle of actually writing the offer. Many agents tell me that their buyers have actually written as many as 10 offers and have not won one yet.
In contrast, I always like to tell my buyers that after 35 years in real estate, I don’t need contract writing practice. Let’s offer a good price and other terms that might get accepted. You can look at houses from now until the end of time and never find the perfect house to buy. At some point, you’re just looking at houses which some people do as a hobby.
How to schedule a buyer consultation
If you are looking for the perfect house to buy in Overland Park or surrounding areas, I can help you eliminate much of the stress by taking you through the different phases of the buying cycle. Call or text me at (913) 515-3250 or contact me here to schedule your initial buyer consultation.
Search for homes
You can start your online home search here.
Check out today’s new listings in Overland Park below and let me know if there is anything you want to see!
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Lot Size10,520 sqft
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Home Size2,666 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built0
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Days on Market3
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Lot Size12,886 sqft
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Home Size2,366 sqft
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Beds5 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1971
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Days on Market3
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Lot Size11,052 sqft
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Home Size2,378 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1964
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Days on Market4
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Lot Size9,575 sqft
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Home Size2,017 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1967
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Days on Market4
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Lot Size14,362 sqft
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Home Size2,966 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1996
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Days on Market4
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Lot Size29,621 sqft
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Home Size2,152 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1974
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Days on Market5
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Lot Size1,386 sqft
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Home Size1,384 sqft
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Beds2 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1969
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Days on Market5
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Lot Size17,102 sqft
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Home Size5,265 sqft
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Beds6 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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Year Built2002
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Days on Market5
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Lot Size14,946 sqft
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Home Size4,537 sqft
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Beds5 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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Year Built2001
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Days on Market10
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Lot Size1,669 sqft
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Home Size2,130 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1980
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Days on Market10
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Lot Size2,178 sqft
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Home Size1,592 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built2019
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Days on Market12
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Lot Size15,246 sqft
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Home Size3,419 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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Year Built1990
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Days on Market12
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Lot Size9,954 sqft
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Home Size2,966 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built2023
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Days on Market17
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Lot Size9,749 sqft
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Home Size2,837 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built2023
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Days on Market17
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Lot Size11,474 sqft
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Home Size3,037 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built2023
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Days on Market17
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Lot Size10,381 sqft
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Home Size2,552 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built2023
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Days on Market17
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Lot Size12,703 sqft
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Home Size5,381 sqft
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Beds6 Beds
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Baths6 Baths
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Year Built2016
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Days on Market17
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Lot Size12,633 sqft
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Home Size2,933 sqft
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Beds5 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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Year Built2023
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Days on Market18
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3/26/2023)
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