5 Suggestions for Recovering from The One That Got Away

Imagine you finally discover the house you’ve always dreamed about. It has everything you had hoped for in a home, from the right counter-tops to the right landscaping. You spend hours envisioning the parties you’ll have in the backyard as well as the baths you’ll take in the claw foot tub. But fate intervenes. For some unfortunate reason – maybe a fierce bidding war or a fickle owner who decides to stay put – deal doesn’t happen. How do you recover from the One that got away? Here are some tips.

1. Get right back in the saddle

If you must have a pity party, get it done quickly. Why not a quick toast to what could have been, then dive straight back into search mode. These days, things move fast. You don’t want let an even better home get away while you’re mooning over photos of the lost listing.

2. Don’t dwell on one dwelling

Delete the listing of the house that got away. Erase the pictures you took with your phone when you toured. Do your very best to never compare new homes to the one that got away. There are plenty of homes with numerous new possibilities. Keep an open mind.

3. Don’t settle

Don’t let your frustration push you into a hurried purchase of the next available property merely to get the process finished. Stay true to your shopping list of features you need and want.

4. Re-evaluate your budget.

Take another look at what you are able spend as well as what the homes you’re looking at happen to be selling for. Do you need to add cushion to be more competitive when making an offer? Or do you need to begin looking at a less expensive neighborhood to locate a home that has everything you want?

5. Talk to your agent.

Your RE/MAX agent will be full of advice for getting over the home that got away and keep you on track in finding the home of your dreams.

Nick & Cindy Davis with RE/MAX Premier Group can assist you in ensuring “The One” Won’t get away from you. We have a proven track record in assisting our clients in getting the home of their dreams. We are always just a click here or call to 813-300-7116 away.