Ever Heard of "Buyer's Remorse"?

Wikipedia defines "buyer's remorse" as:

Buyer's remorse is an emotional condition whereby a person feels remorse or regret after a purchase. It is frequently associated with the purchase of higher value items such as property, cars, computers, jewelry, etc. The common condition is brought on by an internal sense of doubt that the correct decision has been made. With high-value items such as a property, this is exacerbated by the fear that one may have acted without full and complete information, for example, the property was not fully surveyed or that (perhaps) one harbours doubts about the veracity of the surveyor. An equally common source of disquiet is a sense than one cannot actually afford the item or that it represents more of a want than a need, despite any protests to the contrary.

So you ask, is this common? Isn't this just something that people joke about having?

Yes, it's common.

No, it's not just a joke.

Buyer's remorse is real, and it is sometimes very powerful. But if you've been helped to your decision by a real estate agent who is very knowledgable and acts more as a consultant than a "yes-man," you can be pretty certain you've made the correct decision when purchasing a home.

In fact, I talk about every pro and every con of a property with my buyers before we make a decision. Plus, I even talk to them about buyer's remorse, and I make sure they are completely comfortable every step of the way. You need a Realtor who will do the same.

Dan Hamilton
Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty
www.HamiltonHomesGroup.com