6 Ways Dating Compares to Home Buying, and Why a Best Friend (Or Agent) Makes All the Difference

by anastasiakaufman-chime-me

A recent survey found that 59% of people who’d bought a home in the past year felt that buying a home was more stressful than dating!

It’s true, buying a home can be stressful… but more stressful than dating?!

“More” stressful seems a bit unfair. Dating and buying a home are actually pretty similar — you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince, and slip on a lot of glass slippers before you find your Cinderella, whether you’re referring to the perfect mate or house! But it’s all worth it once you finally find “the one.”

But neither dating or house hunting has to be that stressful if you have a bestie by your side!

Just as in dating, where your best friend plays a crucial role as a trusted confidant and advisor, the same goes for your real estate agent when buying a house. They serve as your objective voice of reason, a sounding board for your thoughts, and a great source of empathy and advice whether you’re looking for a mate or an estate.

Let’s take a look at 6 ways dating and buying a home are similar, and compare how having a best friend for dating advice and the best real estate agent for real estate advice can be absolute lifesavers.