Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families How to Buy Your First Home | Scott Harris
Apr 1, 2026
Scott Harris, founder of Magnetic Real Estate and author of The Pursuit of Home, distills two decades of NYC real estate experience into practical guidance. He talks about why first-time buyers stall, how to prepare financially, interviewing and evaluating agents, navigating couple dynamics during house hunting, and making competitive offers. Short, clear advice to help listeners move from stuck to prepared.
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Pick An Agent Who Listens And Believes In You
- Ask agents if they make you feel seen, heard, and understood and whether they dream with you about your goals.
- Scott recommends focusing on emotional intelligence and finding an agent who believes in you and will support you through tough moments.
Opposite Mode Explains Why Nothing Feels Right
- Buyers often enter 'opposite mode' where they focus on what they don't like because their brain resists the emotional leap.
- Scott frames house hunting as a brain-versus-heart transition that reveals true preferences over time.
Get Preapproved And Prepare Your Financials
- Get pre-approved and prepare an assets-and-liabilities sheet before meeting agents to avoid surprises.
- Scott says pre-approval gives detachment and prevents falling in love with a property you can't afford.
