Most of the time, finding a home to buy takes some time and some patience. The first house we see is usually... just okay. The second and third might be so-so. By the time we get to house number four or five, we might finally see something promising -- and then we'll find the house that you like more than all the others we have seen.

But every now and then, a buyer will end up liking (really liking the very first house they go to see.

That can be a little unsettling. How do you know it’s truly the right house if you haven’t seen the ones that aren’t a good fit yet? Shouldn’t you keep looking, just in case?

It’s a good question -- and a common sentiment.

But sometimes, the first house really is the best one for you. If it checks the boxes, fits your budget, and feels like home, it’s okay to take it seriously -- even if you haven’t toured five others yet.

We can always talk through it, look at comparable homes, and make sure the price is reasonable in the current market... but if the first house you go to see turns out to be the one, and you can secure a contract on it, that's not a terrible thing.

It's better, after all, then seeing house after house that you like and not winning in a multiple offer scenario.