Buying a House in Winter 2021

Are you looking to buy a home in early 2021? Here are some insights and tips from Matt for buying a home in Winter 2021:

Be aggressive and see homes quickly: Homes are flying off the market. You don't want to miss the one you love because you waited for the weekend!

Take advantage of daylight hours: If you can, take an extended lunch or leave work early to make sure you can see homes before the sun sets. You'll have a better experience and a better sense of the home in the sunlight.

Leave yourself space to bid up: When shopping online, leave yourself space to bid up. If you shop a little below your top budget, that will leave you space to bid up in the case of multiple offers on the home (which is really likely to happen in this market).

When making your offer, think about how you'd feel if you lost the home by only $1,000. If you'd be devastated, think about a more competitive offer!