Social Media Dos and Don'ts for Home Buying!

Everyone knows that there are dos and don'ts for home buying, but did you know that those dos and don'ts extend to social media??  Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter can do so much for people trying to find answers or stay in touch, but it can also help you blow a real estate deal!

Here's a quick list of how to use social media to your advantage when buying a home!

•DO:

~Let everyone in your network know that you're interested in buying a home!  They may know a friend of a friend that is selling and it just might work out!
~Visit the social media pages of your Realtor and mortgage professional.  
~"Like" their pages!  You might come across some rockstar tips and tricks throughout the process!
~Share positive news throughout the process!

•DON'T:
~Post how much you hate a house you saw.  That could come back to you and it won't be pretty!
~Bother with the Realtor & mortgage professional if they are 'hard selling' you on their page- you should enjoy the experience!
~Engage others who are sharing confidential or private information with others or badmouthing clients or other professionals.  There are two sides to every story and you just don't need the drama!
~Share too much information about the homes you're considering- it could weaken your negotiating position with the seller, or allow another buyer to swoop in with a better offer!
~Take advantage of the first 'good deal' you see.  You could be the one getting taken advantage of!

Home buying has become a 24/7 business with homes being marketed around the clock on hundreds of websites and through social media portals.  It's still important to get out and talk to a real person and physically see homes.  After all, if you spend your whole life online, what does it matter where you live?  Social media can definitely assist in the home buying process, just be careful that's not the only part!