The One Question I Ask Buyers That Changes Their Entire Home Search
Scott Goshorn
Real estate runs deep in my blood.I grew up watching my mother hustle as a real estate agent in my home state of Ohio and her love of the business tra...
Real estate runs deep in my blood.I grew up watching my mother hustle as a real estate agent in my home state of Ohio and her love of the business tra...
The One Question I Ask Buyers That Changes Their Entire Home Search
By Scott Goshorn
Most buyers start looking for a home by checking boxes:
Bedrooms. Bathrooms. Neighborhood. Renovation level. Price.
Of course, those matter. But here’s the thing: the real clarity doesn’t come from features. It comes from a question I ask every client — one question that often changes their entire search:
“What part of your life is asking to expand right now?”
Because a home isn’t just for the life you have. It’s for the life you’re growing into.
1. Space
Room to breathe. Room to create. Room to spread out.
Some clients realize they need more than square footage. They need a home that gives life some space to unfold — space for rest, creativity, and growth.
Research from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies shows that homes aligned with lifestyle needs foster well-being and personal development.
A home like this isn’t just a container for your furniture. It’s a container for your life.
2. Connection
Some people crave community.
A neighborhood where walking outside feels like greeting friends. Where familiar faces become part of your day.
The right environment can shape your social energy. Connection, belonging, and neighborhood rhythm all contribute to a home that nurtures both body and soul.
3. Rest
Others are looking for quiet. For softness.
A place where the world outside slows down, and inside, you exhale without realizing it.
Studies highlighted in Psychology Today show that spaces designed for calm — natural light, intuitive flow, sensory comfort — directly support stress reduction and mental clarity.
Why This Question Matters
Once we answer it, the search becomes simpler.
Listings start to make sense. The “right” home comes into focus — even if it wasn’t what you imagined at the start.
Homes aren’t just boxes to live in. They are catalysts. They shape how you live — and who you become.
Ask Yourself This Before Your Next Move
What part of your life is asking for more right now?
Time?
Ease?
Creativity?
Connection?
Your answer points you toward the home that aligns with your energy, your lifestyle, and the next chapter of your life.
I’d love to help you find it.
Let’s find the home that supports your life — not just your checklist.
FAQ — Finding a Home That Fits Your Life
Q: Why is one question more important than features when buying a home?
A: Features matter, but your home should support your growth and well-being. Asking which part of your life needs expansion uncovers what truly matters.
Q: How do I know if a home fits my lifestyle?
A: Look beyond square footage. Notice how the home makes you feel. Pay attention to energy, flow, and how it supports your daily life.
Q: Can a neighborhood affect my quality of life?
A: Absolutely. Community, walkability, and social energy all impact connection, belonging, and overall satisfaction.
Ready to Find the Home That Feels Like You?
If you're looking for a home that fits your life — not just your list — I’d love to help you find it.
This is what I love most — helping people find not just a property, but a place that fits.
When I work with clients, I’m not checking boxes. I’m learning you:
How you move through your day.
What grounds you.
What inspires you.
Then we find the space that supports that life — one that lets you breathe a little deeper and live a little freer.
Let’s find the place that feels like home.