{"id":931,"date":"2012-10-31T18:18:41","date_gmt":"2012-10-31T22:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/?p=931"},"modified":"2021-11-23T17:31:23","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T22:31:23","slug":"coping-with-buyers-remorse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/2012\/10\/31\/coping-with-buyers-remorse\/","title":{"rendered":"Coping with buyer’s remorse"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Dan Krell
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Coping with buyer’s remorse: regretting your home purchase<\/h1>\n

\"home\"<\/a>Did you ever have the nagging feeling, after buying something like an expensive piece of clothing, that maybe you should\u2019ve saved your money or waited for the sale? If you\u2019ve experienced buyer\u2019s remorse, then you know that doubting feeling. Did you know that the likelihood of experiencing buyer\u2019s remorse increases as the expense of the item purchased increases? Buyer\u2019s remorse from buying a home can sometimes leave you feeling uncertain and hesitant.<\/h2>\n

Buyer\u2019s remorse is sometimes referred to by consumer experts as post purchase dissonance<\/em>, and is often caused by a discrepancy between a home buyer\u2019s experiences and their beliefs. Simply stated, buyer\u2019s remorse is when the home buyer feels regret about their home purchase. Although many home buyers may experience buyer\u2019s remorse to varying degrees; not all home buyers experience buyer\u2019s remorse.<\/p>\n

Consumer behavior experts concur that the probability of experiencing buyer\u2019s remorse is more likely to occur when the decision is binding and\/or has a long term commitment, while there are other viable options available, along with a concerted effort in choosing the perfect home, placing a high level of emotional significance on the purchase, and the buyer\u2019s propensity to experience anxiety.<\/p>\n

As a home buyer, you might think that the home buying process is ripe for buyer\u2019s remorse because: a real estate contract is not easy to back out of; you might feel that there is a considerable financial commitment; after making a thoughtful choice of home, you fantasize of the home with the features your home does not have, and with a lower price tag; you have placed an emotional investment on buying the home; and you\u2019re feeling the pressure of the home buying process.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re planning a home purchase, be aware that most people may feel some amount of buyer\u2019s remorse sometime during the home buying process. However you can reduce the negative impact of the experience if you:<\/p>\n

Respect the buying process<\/em>: You should recognize that buying a home can be stressful, and can create feelings of anxiety when the unexpected occurs. Do what you can to minimize any additional stress and pressure created by the demands of buying a home.<\/h3>\n

Choose the right real estate agent for you<\/em>: The interaction you have with your agent is subjective. The worst feeling you could have is when your agent is MIA when you need them. Working with a responsive agent, who makes themselves available when you need them, can reduce any additional anxiety that is created from ambiguous situations that can pop up during the process.<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t continue searching for homes<\/em>: Once your offer is accepted, you should stop looking at available homes. You are more likely to increase doubts about your purchase if you compare how homes on the market differ from yours. However, consumer research indicates that your confidence about your purchase increases if you recognize how those homes are similar to yours.<\/h3>\n

Take what others say with a grain of salt<\/em>: It\u2019s difficult to be discreet about your home purchase, especially with your family and close friends; and, of course they won\u2019t withhold their opinions about it either. Having the opportunity to listen to another\u2019s view point about the home and the process could solidify your confidence about your home purchase- when you put their input in perspective and recognize that their advice may not apply to your situation.<\/h3>\n

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by Dan Krell DanKrell.com \u00a9 2012 Coping with buyer’s remorse: regretting your home purchase Did you ever have the nagging feeling, after buying something like an expensive piece of clothing, that maybe you should\u2019ve saved your money or waited for the sale? If you\u2019ve experienced buyer\u2019s remorse, then you know that doubting feeling. Did you … <\/p>\n

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