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 Size12,873.00 ac
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Home Size3,563 sqft
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Beds5 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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Year Built1999
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Days on Market1
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Lot Size14,638.00 ac
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Home Size1,700 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1959
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Days on Market1
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Lot Size12,197 sqft
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Home Size2,060 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths1 Bath
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Year Built1962
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Days on Market2
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Lot Size12,186.00 ac
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Home Size3,588 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built2021
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Days on Market3
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Lot Size9,624.00 ac
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Home Size2,120 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1987
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Days on Market3
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Lot Size12,064.55 ac
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Home Size2,996 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 Size9,400.00 ac
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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 Built2022
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Days on Market3
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Lot Size9,500.00 ac
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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 Built2022
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Days on Market3
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Lot Size14,000.00 ac
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Home Size1,232 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1958
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Days on Market3
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Lot Size10,449.00 ac
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Home Size2,520 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1960
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Days on Market3
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Lot Size14,816.00 ac
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Home Size2,504 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1979
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Days on Market3
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Lot Size10,380.00 ac
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Home Size2,076 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1999
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Days on Market3
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Lot Size15,944.99 ac
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Home Size5,258 sqft
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Beds6 Beds
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Baths6 Baths
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Year Built2017
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Days on Market4
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Lot Size13,286.00 ac
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Home Size4,018 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1998
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Days on Market4
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Lot Size13,388.00 ac
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Home Size3,149 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 Market4
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Lot Size8,881.00 ac
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Home Size1,008 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths1 Bath
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Year Built1955
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Days on Market5
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Lot Size11,975.00 ac
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Home Size1,529 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths1 Bath
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Year Built1955
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Days on Market5
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Lot Size872 sqft
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Home Size1,645 sqft
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Beds2 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1972
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Days on Market6
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Lot Size9,100.00 ac
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Home Size2,952 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built2022
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Days on Market6
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Lot Size19,167 sqft
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Home Size2,004 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1990
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Days on Market6
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Lot Size4,209.00 ac
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Home Size2,648 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1984
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Days on Market7
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Lot Size15,682 sqft
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Home Size3,798 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1986
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Days on Market7
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Lot Size10,429.00 ac
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Home Size3,304 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built2022
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Days on Market7
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8/8/2022)
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