The thought of buying my first home makes me nervous, is this normal?

Hi Jan,
Buying your first home can be a fun and exciting experience. The fact that you are a little nervous tells me that you are taking it seriously; that's a good thing :-).

Negotiating your purchase price and terms of your offer requires skill and experience. Working through the inspection phase and terms of the contract demands a thoughtful and measured approach.

I commend you on your decision to buy your first home. With interest rates low this is a great time to buy your first home. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you. All the best.

It's very normal to feel nervous. I think being well informed helps quell some nerves as well as finding a real estate agent with a complimentary temperament to help guide you through the process will help tremendously as well. Homes are not just bricks and mortar, they're where memories will be made and lives shared. Having the right guidance and care goes a long way and will help you not be so nervous.

I certainly don't think you're alone in feeling nervous. Whenever I make a large purchase, whether it's a home or a car, I always get nervous and ask myself a million questions. Am I making the right decision? Can I really afford this? What if the last one I liked was better? Am I making a mistake? Should I buy now or wait? It can really go on and on.

I also sometimes go ahead and buy whatever it is and then the next day feel buyer's remorse, which I think is common also. I always get over it, but it's that feeling of a commitment you didn't have before. Along with a home comes a lot of expenses you didn't have when renting and that can put weight on your shoulders as well, just the unknowns of the whole thing.

When it comes to buying a house, which can be one of the biggest purchases of your life, I think you should do as much homework on the city, neighborhood, and street as you can. I've heard it's really good to talk to potential neighbors and see if they like living there. I know that if someone were to knock on my door and ask what I thought about my neighborhood I would give them a candid answer. I think the more research you do, the more confident you will be in your decision.

Good luck!