Put Your Online Dating Experience to Work: Swipe Right on Your Dream Home

Hello, real estate enthusiasts and romantic hopefuls! Today, we’re tackling two seemingly different arenas that surprisingly share quite a bit in common: dating and house hunting. Yes, you read that right. Keep reading and you’ll find out how your online dating experience can help you find the home of your dreams.

Picture Your Perfect Profile
There’s nothing like the process of dating to help you figure out what you want and what you don’t want, and this is just as important when it comes to finding a property. Everyone’s different, so it’s important to think about what the perfect home profile would include and what will make you swipe right. It might be the location, a garden for weekend BBQs, a modern kitchen for your culinary experiments, space for your pet, or ample room to lock up your mountain bikes. The property market can be overwhelming, but knowing exactly what you do and don’t want will help you narrow things down in your search and save you a lot of time. 

Don’t Judge a Home by Its Facade
Most of us have been there. You finally meet face to face and the person sitting across from you only vaguely resembles their photos. And we get it – you’ve got to put your best face forward. At the end of the day, it’s hard to get a good read on something, whether it’s a person or a property, without seeing it for yourself. An in-person inspection is a powerful thing, and sometimes even just walking in the front door can give you a strong indication of whether a place is right for you or not.  

Keep Your Eye on the Market 
You probably know the scenario well. You meet up with someone for a drink. The conversation flows, you have plenty in common, and when the first drink finishes, they quickly suggest another. You end the evening parting ways with a spring in your step, thinking this could really be something. Then, crickets.   

 Being ghosted can be devastating, and so can missing out on a property. With such high demand for properties, there’s always a chance you may miss out on that rental or be outpriced at an auction.   

Just like you generally have to kiss a few toads before you find your prince, it’s highly unlikely that your dream home will be the first one you inspect. There are always plenty more fish in the sea – you just need to make sure you know about them.

Look for Red Flags
Online dating has taught us that when something feels off, it’s usually for a reason. The same rule applies to house hunting. While you can always end a relationship if it isn’t right for you, changing properties can be a more complicated and costly venture. 

Pay attention to red flags like structural issues, mould, and evidence of pests. Get a good property inspector on your side – they’re the real estate equivalent of your best friend who will keep you grounded when you’re getting swept off your feet.  

Be Proactive 
If you’re looking for love, the sad reality is, your perfect match isn’t going to find you sitting in your room binge-watching Netflix. You must get out there and find them. Same goes for finding a property. If you sign up for our property emails, we can deliver you a range of options, which you’re welcome to peruse in your pyjamas on the couch. But eventually, you really need to get out there and inspect.  

Know It’s Not Always Smooth Sailing  

Dating can be time-consuming and, at times, discouraging. And property searching can feel like that a bit too. Stock is low. Demand is high. Prices are high. It can quickly become overwhelming. But the right place will come along eventually, as long as you keep looking. So, stick with it! Your dream home is out there, just waiting for you to tap on that little heart icon. 

And there you have it! Online dating and house hunting may seem worlds apart, but the skills you hone for one can certainly transfer to the other. So go ahead, dust off that dating profile, and get ready to swipe right on your dream home. Happy house hunting (and dating)!