Looking for a House? Why HGTV is Not Your Best Friend…
June 10, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 10 Comments
Buying a Home Requires a Dose of Reality…Not a Dose of Reality TV!
So, you’ve decided to become a homeowner…congratulations! Buying a house is a big task, so do your research and be informed. But one place you may want to stay away for a while is the channel on your TV that carries HGTV…when it comes to buying a house, you need a strong does of reality and you are not going to get that from reality TV.
Buying a house is a complicated process that can stretch for months for many home buyers. Coming in with unrealistic expectations can make a difficult process even harder. Your best bet is to find a realtor you trust. then trust that realtor to guide you through the process.
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I am a Realtor in Gilbert, AZ, working with clients throughout the Phoenix Metro area. I am lucky to love what I do and appreciate the difference I can make in people's lives.
In a previous life, I was a rocket scientist - really! - but decided to step away from corporate America to be a Mom to my four boys. Found it hard to do bake sales, so I ran a small independent programming business instead.
Flash forward...I am now a single mom and I face many, many challenges everyday. I am living through the hardships that many are facing in this economy. These experiences have motivated me to help other people in my shoes.
I have teamed up with Dean Ouellette to form the East Valley Team - the best darn team in the Valley. Check out our site at http://www.EastValleyTeam.com. I spend way too much time on YouTube - check ou tmy channel at http://www.youtube.com/klavanway
Kristin – Great video!! I was hoping you were going to tell people not to watch HGTV because there are about 200 channels with better content, but I like your reason… Reality! Well done, and I was actually LOL’ing in my office. This always concerns my staff as they think I’m finally having that long-predicted, nervous breakdown…
Can’t wait for the next video!
K,
This is your best one yet!!!
Fantastic!
The passion is contagious!
HGTV is also not your best friend when you are trying to sell your house. Contrary to popular belief the *custom* sponge paint isn’t really a selling feature. ;-D
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