07/07/2026
No matter how logical you try to make this process, there’s always a moment when it becomes emotional.
I see this a lot with my engineering clients. You’re trying hard to keep everything purely logical.
You even have your spreadsheet and your scoring system figured out.
But ultimately we are emotional beings. Even if the numbers make sense, you may walk into a house and your gut says absolutely NOT. And you listen.
What we want is a house that you walk into, the numbers make sense, AND your gut agrees.
But as soon as you get emotionally attached to a house, a few things happen.
First you get excited! This could be “the one”. It checks alllll the boxes.
This could be where you’re living for the next few years. And you start picturing your future self there.
Second, you get nervous. What if someone else submits an offer first?
This is a real concern. You don’t want to compete against other buyers if you don’t have to.
So as soon as you’ve decided that you like a home, you do want to submit an offer as soon as possible.
Now there’s a time crunch, nerves, and excitement.
And on top of all that, you’re now seeing 25 pages of legal language for the first time?
Absolutely tf not!
If we can avoid waiting until you’re all caught up in those emotions to review a contract, we 100% should.
This is why I do things differently.
Before we get too deep into touring homes together, we sit down and go through the contract.
A dedicated hour for me to hold your hand as we walk through what it all means.
BEFORE there’s a rush.
I don’t believe in telling you to close your eyes and just sign on the dotted line for the sake of speed.
I DO believe in being proactive, intentional, and slow when it matters (i.e. when you’re reading a legal document). So that you can move quickly and confidently later.
Because when you understand what you’re signing, submitting offers feels completely different.
It goes from stressful to exciting. And that’s exactly how it should always feel.
