Oh, Perkins, it's lovely. I do love a ranch, too.

::runs off to check Perkins' lj::

And there's nothing wrong with seeing what you like right away. It's a good market. There's nice stuff out there.

And even though yesterday was the first day I went out with the agent, I've seen 8 or 10 places on my own, and we looked at another 8 or so yesterday, so it's not like I am being totally impulsive.

Except I am, and maybe someone else will buy it first so I can go back to looking, or the agent will talk me out of it.

I bought the first place I looked at. I went and lOoked at bunches of other places before offering for it though.

If you were to hear someone bought it already, how would you feel?

It doesn't feel impulsive to me. You've been thinking about the purchase for a while, and you know what you need. From the photos, it's completely remodeled; it looks really gorgeous. The yard has automated sprinklers, so I think you would be able to manage the maintenance. It being a house not a condo is a big difference, so if that matters to you, I think that's the only big stumbling block. But the house will have more privacy, although more maintenance overall than a condo.

Where's sarameg for her obligatory "It's okay to fall in love with a house right away" speech?

Presumably your realtor brought you to the best option he had on the market that fit your criteria. It's not so hard to believe.

Basically, it's a good realtor that will show you the absolute best place for you right off the top. Sometimes buyers aren't clear with their priorities, and then you get the winnowing process. But I think you know what you want, and the fact that the realtor found it for you is not a bad thing.

Even just with the land? We looked at this lot really early. At the time the board was hesitant, so we didn't offer on it and it went off the market. It came right back on, for ten grand more, so we made the seller a cool profit. But for us, it was well worth it to have the right lot. We have truly loved it here.

(ha, xposty with the bon)

It doesn't seem impulsive to me either. I know it's hard to buy a house though, it just is. Most expensive purchase you'll make and all.

All good points!

If you were to hear someone bought it already, how would you feel?

I would be sad, but not crushed, I think. I do think it will get sold pretty quickly to somebody, even it's not me, which is making me think I should try to make up my mind quickly.

Yard scenario could be changing to a more actual California landscaping which means tons less water and maintenance. So there could be options there. If you love it and want it.

Sleeeeeeeeeeeep.