How Real Estate is Like Dating

When you're house hunting, you become aware of all the people who are happy in their homes

Looking through listings online is the equivalent of speed dating

An open house is the person that will date just about anyone that comes into their life

Your agent is your best friend, saying things like "I think you and this house would be happy together" or "This house has a lot of issues"

You wonder why someone else hasn't snatched up a house that's been on the market for awhile

Putting a beautiful house on the market is like people breaking-up: You have to move fast before someone else buys it

You have to wonder if a house that was under contract but came back on the market has a huge flaw

An offer to purchase is like asking someone to date exclusively

You introduce that person to your other friends: The inspector and attorney who determine if you should move on to the next step

The mortgage contingency period is like being engaged - if you back out now, it could cost you a lot of money and some people will hate you

And the closing is your wedding day: When you sign the documents agreeing to love and live with each other

No house is perfect, but the question is: Are you perfect for each other?