The Basketball Lover’s Guide to Home Buying- March Madness Edition

It’s hard not to get pumped up for March Madness. The optimism of crafting the perfect bracket with your favorites, the research to make sure your team is ready, game day when your players hit the court and anything can happen, then the joy of watching a winner go to the sweet sixteen, elite eight, final four and championship game is pretty intoxicating.

Come to think of it, this sounds a whole lot like the spring home buying season. We love a good game of strategy, whether it’s basketball or real estate. Spring is the big dance in the world of real estate, and it’s only logical to apply those March Madness principles to the game of home buying. 

Take a page out of our home buying playbook and get ready to revel in your championship status.

1.     Put together a winning team- A great team is nothing without amazing coaches and players. Build a winning team by contacting our agents. We’ve got winning plays and can guide you through the home buying process with ease. Having a great group of real estate agents on your team is the most important move you can make to guarantee championship level home buying.

2.      Warm up- Securing financing gives you an edge in the housing market. Think of it as your own version of a great pre-game warmup. Interest rates are beginning to rise; secure a great rate as soon as possible by meeting with your bank now. You’ll be able to search for houses with an extra edge knowing your money is already in hand.

3.      Practice the fundamentals- Get to know the area where you’ll be home shopping. Check out the local real estate scene to get a feel for what’s out there. A good base of knowledge will give you solid strategy on game day.

4.      Prepare for game day- Head out on your home search with the right frame of mind. Rest well the night before, do your prep work in advance, and go into each potential home with an open mind. You’ll never miss a home buying free throw (aka- an amazing deal) as long as you’ve got your head in the game.

5.      Craft your bracket- You use a combination of strategies to create an amazing basketball bracket, use the same principles to craft a great home buying bracket. Use criteria that includes budget, location, must-haves, and deal breakers to fill out your ultimate home buying bracket. Narrow down potential houses as you visit them to come up with a solid final four going into the championship round. Your clear winner will present itself if you’ve meticulously explored all the options.

6.      Relish your championship status- When a Cinderella team makes it all the way to the Big Dance, there really isn’t a better feeling. It’s the same way with a great home buying experience. Let our coaches and players here at the Kerr Group take you all the way to the championship. You’ll end up with your dream home, and we’ll be just as excited as you to celebrate your status as champion!