Beware of Home Hunting Burnout!

House hunting can be a grind. If you’re not careful, it can easily take both an emotional and physical toll on you.

At the beginning, you and your family will be fueled by excitement, desire and enthusiasm – the raw ingredients of adrenaline. That’s what keeps you going.

After a while, however, a long day of viewing homes with fidgety kids and an empty stomach can leave you exhausted. When that happens, even the most ideal home can seem undesirable.

Since you don’t want exhaustion to result in a missed opportunity, it’s important to pace yourself. Here are some tips for doing just that.

• When it comes to endurance, everyone has their limits. If a child or spouse is looking tired, take a break. Just because one person is able to see a lot of homes in quick succession doesn’t mean everyone else in the family will have the same stamina.
• Never house shop on an empty stomach. Make sure everyone has a good breakfast, lunch, or dinner before heading out.
• If you have young children, find out where the local parks and playgrounds are located. These are great places to take a break and let the kids play for a while.
• Keep some bottled water and perhaps some light snacks in the car. You never know when someone’s stomach will begin to grumble.
• During an all-day excursion, avoid the temptation to eat a large lunch at a restaurant. It may make you feel sluggish and tired in the afternoon.
• Listen to your Official Real Estate Town Guru. They know the inventory of homes better than anyone and can help you weed out homes based on what it is you are really looking for. The house you saw online may be nothing like the house you see in person. Your Guru can save you time and energy.

If you’ve been househunting for several weeks, all the homes may start to look alike. If this happens, take a few days off. It will help to restore your perspective.

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