Home Buying Process
Common Home Buying Compromises
Your Roadmap to a Confident Home Purchase
Whether you’re buying for the first time or the fifth, having a clear understanding of the home buying process makes all the difference.
My comprehensive Home Buyer Overview walks you through every stage—from financing and offer strategy to inspections, closing, and beyond—so you can navigate your purchase with clarity, confidence, and fewer surprises.
Every home buyer wants the perfect property—but in reality, most end up making at least one compromise along the way. In this video, we break down the top three compromises today’s buyers are making and why understanding these trade-offs can help you approach your search more realistically. If you’re just starting your home buying journey or struggling to find the “perfect” fit, this one’s for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Video:
The top three compromises most buyers make when purchasing a home
Why price, condition, and size are the most common trade-offs
National stats that help you feel less alone in compromising
How to set realistic expectations from the start
A resource to see what buyers were least willing to compromise on
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Adam Tabaka (00:00):
Life is full of compromises and buying a home is no different. In fact, 74% of home buyers reported making at least one compromise during the home purchase process. But what were the top three compromises that home buyers reported making?
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Number three was the size of the home with 23% of buyers indicating that they purchased a home smaller than they ideally wanted to.
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Number two was the condition of the home with 26% of home buyers indicating that they compromised on the condition of the home that they purchased.
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And the number one compromise that home buyers made. And it’s probably not a surprise – the price. 33% of home buyers reported compromising on the price of the home that they purchased.
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You want to know what home buyers were least likely to compromise on? Check out my home buyer overview below to find out.
Your Roadmap to a Confident Home Purchase
Whether you’re buying for the first time or the fifth, having a clear understanding of the home buying process makes all the difference.
My comprehensive Home Buyer Overview walks you through every stage—from financing and offer strategy to inspections, closing, and beyond—so you can navigate your purchase with clarity, confidence, and fewer surprises.