The Buyer Who Said 'Maybe I Can'
A man had decided he was a permanent renter. He had built 'I can't afford to buy a house' into his identity. Wylene sent him a list of homes under $300K. He was handy. He was open to cosmetic work. The world opened. He hadn’t needed more money. He had needed a different frame.
Key Lessons
- • The greatest barrier to homeownership is often the belief that it’s impossible
- • Many buyers self-reject before talking to a professional
- • A different frame can make visible what was always there
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