Making the Most of a Weekend of House Hunting

If you are planning a move to St. George, finding a new home from afar can be a challenge. A fast-moving real estate market combined with limited time can make the process feel overwhelming—but with smart planning, the right mindset, and a great local real estate agent, you can maximize your house hunting weekend and confidently make an offer.

Even if you only have a weekend to dedicate to house hunting, we can help you find the home you're hoping to find. Before you look for homes for sale in St. George, check out our tips for making the most of a house hunting weekend. 

Learn About the Area Before You Arrive

There is plenty you can do before arriving to help narrow down where in St. George you'll love to live. Consider the kinds of neighborhoods you are drawn to and what you might like to do in St. George. Choosing a location that you love is just as important as the home itself, and we know this can be challenging in a brand new place. 

We'll guide you every step of the way and can answer your questions. We also have information you can explore about master-planned communities in St. George, hidden gems to explore, and favorite St. George neighborhoods. 

As you research the area, make note of potential locations so we can help show you the area in order for you to decide in person what is the best fit. 

Take Notes to Compare Homes Efficiently

Usually, on a house hunting weekend where we know our clients are motivated to make an offer quickly, we coordinate a full schedule of showings back-to-back. This is an efficient way to see as many listings as possible, but it can also make it difficult to keep things straight. 

We recommend taking careful notes after each home you see, making note of what you liked, your thoughts about renovations or updates you might like to do, and anything (good or bad) that stood out to you. Taking notes to go with each listing can become invaluable at the end of the day when you're trying to compare them to each other and make critical decisions. 

You can take pictures and videos as well to help jog your memory at the end of the day. You might be surprised just how much they can start to run together on a busy weekend like this. 

Prepare to Make a Quick Offer

Part of being ready for this fast paced weekend is having everything in order to make a quick offer. This includes preparing financially by getting pre-approved and deciding on your firm budget, as well as preparing with a list of must-haves and deal-breakers. When you know what you want to spend and exactly what you are looking for, it's far easier to make confident and efficient decisions. If a home checks most of your boxes, don’t hesitate too long.

When you're ready to make an offer, we can help guide you through the process, deciding what contingencies to include and what an effective pricing and negotiations strategy might be. Our Erika Rogers emphasizes, "It is never more important to have a local realtor you can trust than it is when you're trying to buy a home quickly from out of town. We're able to lend you our local expertise so you can make an offer with confidence."

Ready to learn more about buying a home in St. George? Contact us any time.