Searching for the "Perfect" House

Hans Wydler

Searching for the "Perfect" House

Yep. Everything you’re hearing is true. Rates are up, inventory is starting to grow, and some buyers are moving to the sidelines as “affordability” has skyrocketed. We are clearly in a shifting market which can be unsettling but we are here to be your “deep rudder”. Preparing a home for sale, creating a comprehensive marketing strategy and intelligent pricing plan has never been more important. Homes that check all the boxes and are priced to reflect the market realities are still getting offers although we are starting to see a return to the “old normal” (below asking price offers, home inspections, and financing/appraisal contingencies). We anticipate activity to get busier later in August as families return from summer vacations but in the meantime, we have a thought for you on “Hunting Unicorns”.

 

 

We’ve worked with home buyers for over twenty years, and while the market is constantly changing, one thing has remained consistent: buyers almost always feel a sense of frustration as they search for their “perfect” house. The main reason is that the “perfect” house doesn’t exist. Even our buyers with virtually unlimited budgets realize that they have to make trade-offs. Our clients who are most successful in the home search process have a clear set of priorities. That way, it’s easier for them to evaluate the pros and cons of each house, and when they find the right one, they are ready to jump on it. 

 

 

We like to remind our clients that a house doesn’t have to be perfect to be a beautiful, loving home, and overtime, a beautiful, loving home is perfect.  


Recent Blog Posts

Stay up to date on the latest real estate trends.

Life Lessons from Hans' 35th Reunion

35 years is not as long as you think.

The Power of Our Network

After over 20 years of being real estate agents, we've realized that the quantity and quality of our networks is part of our "secret sauce".

Why are Realtors like Doctors?

Two reasons. First, our hours are equally bad and unpredictable. Second, hiring an average or even good doctor/Realtor is fine If everything is normal, but when you ar… Read more

"Should I stay or Should I go"?

A common question we get from homeowners who are outgrowing their current home is, “Does it make more sense to renovate/expand or buy a larger home”?

Doom & Bloom: Economic Impacts on Residential Real Estate

Inflation and rising interest rates are certainly impacting the number of homes being sold, but we expect homes to be a relatively excellent store of wealth in the mon… Read more

The Grand Canyon & Real Estate

Steve’s Rim to Rim Takeaways

Home Sales & Haircuts

It's no surprise that the last several months have seen massive change in the real estate market, driven primarily by dramatically rising interest rates. What does tha… Read more

Navigating Volatile Markets Through Long-Term Focus

Call us today and ask us, “Is now a good/bad time to buy/sell?” and you’ll get a lot of questions in return before you get an answer from our team.

Searching for the "Perfect" House

Yep. Everything you’re hearing is true. Rates are up, inventory is starting to grow, and some buyers are moving to the sidelines as “affordability” has skyrocketed.

Work With Us

Wydler Brothers have been selling residential real estate for over 20 years in the DC metro area. Along the way, they’ve achieved numerous awards and recognitions, including being recognized as “The Most Innovative Real Estate Agent in America” (Inman, 2014), written several articles for The Washington Post, authored a book, “Inside the Sell”, co-founded a real estate tech company which sold to Move, Inc. in 2013, and built Wydler Brothers into a highly respected boutique brokerage with 70 agents and employees which they sold to Compass in 2019. Currently, Wydler Brothers is among the top 3 teams in the DMV and was the #1 Compass Team in 2022.

Follow Us on Instagram