PHOTO: SIMON O’CONNOR/STUFF – “Open homes are the first date,” writes Stephanie Mitchell. “You meet them, get a feel for them, and discuss your potential future with them, but don’t go home with them straight away.”
OPINION: They say buying a home is the kiwi dream, but for me it’s proved more of a nightmare and a lot like dating.
Open homes are the first date. You meet them, get a feel for them, and discuss your potential future with them, but you don’t go home with them straight away.
So much energy goes into just deciding if you’re going to see them again (place an offer). And nine times out of ten when you put your heart on the line they don’t want to see you again (your offer gets declined).
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