{"id":20646,"date":"2019-04-02T12:00:09","date_gmt":"2019-04-02T17:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pintailcos.com\/you-dont-have-to-make-this-mistake-when-buying-your-first-home\/"},"modified":"2019-04-02T12:00:09","modified_gmt":"2019-04-02T17:00:09","slug":"you-dont-have-to-make-this-mistake-when-buying-your-first-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pintailcos.com\/web\/you-dont-have-to-make-this-mistake-when-buying-your-first-home\/","title":{"rendered":"You Don\u2019t Have To Make This Homebuying Mistake"},"content":{"rendered":"Now that the weather is turning around in Texas, you might be thinking about starting the home search process. Once\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0viewing homes\u00a0in person,\u00a0you may be tempted to fall into the trap that ensnares many buyers: letting relatively small flaws or easy fixes\u00a0influence your decision about a home. Vetoing homes because of\u00a0patchy yards or outdated fixtures can lead to\u00a0months of frustrated searching and a shorter and shorter list of potential properties.\nIt\u2019s typical to\u00a0encounter properties with\u00a0minor cosmetic\u00a0issues\u2014these shouldn\u2019t be confused with major issues such as a cracked foundation or leaking roof that can take significant time and financial investment to address. Squeaky doors, faded carpet, or paint colors that aren\u2019t your favorite are much easier to handle.\u00a0\nIf you reject a home simply because of issues like these, your Texas REALTOR\u00ae will remind you that these are quick fixes that allow you to personalize the home. You may\u00a0even be able to turn outdated or unattractive features into negotiating points.\u200b It\u2019s in your best interest to see past those small concerns and take in the whole picture of what could be your dream house.\u00a0","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that the weather is turning around in Texas, you might be thinking about starting the home search process. Once\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0viewing homes\u00a0in person,\u00a0you may be tempted to fall into the trap that ensnares many buyers: letting relatively small flaws or easy fixes\u00a0influence your decision about a home. 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