08/04/2026
My Buyer Asked Me This… | EP. 01
🏡 My “DON’T BUY IT” List
Yes, there are times I’ll tell my buyer:
“DON’T buy this house.” 🚫
Even when they love it.
And yes—if you don’t buy, I don’t get paid.
I’d still rather tell you to walk away from the wrong house than push you into a decision you may regret.
Here are 5 reasons I may say DON’T BUY IT: 👇
1️⃣ The numbers are too tight.
If one repair, insurance increase, or unexpected expense could create stress, we need to look at that first.
2️⃣ You’re overpaying for something that may hurt resale.
You may love it today—but someday, you could be the seller.
3️⃣ You love the staging more than the house. 👀
Take away the furniture, lighting, décor and perfect presentation.
Do you still love it?
4️⃣ The problem isn’t easily fixable.
Paint? Easy.
Flooring? Fixable.
Location, traffic, lot position, restrictions or certain layouts? Not so much.
5️⃣ You stopped trying to buy the right house… and started trying to WIN.
That’s when I want you to ask yourself:
“Do I really want this house—or do I just not want someone else to get it?”
A beautiful house can make you emotional.
Competition can make you impatient.
My job is to stay clear-headed when you can’t. ❤️🏡
Would you want your agent to tell you NOT to buy a house you loved?
👇 YES or NO?
📩 Buying in South Florida? DM me “BUY”.
Joanna Wittstock | Broker