DALLAS: Working in real estate can be a challenge, but when you’re working with multigenerational buyers – a household of more than two generations – things can get even more complicated as you work to meet the diverse needs of parents, grandparents and children.
More and more multigenerational households are emerging, so knowing how to work with this unique family dynamic is important.
1. Make sure everyone is on the same page. When working with a multi-gen buyer, you will likely be lugging mom, dad, grandma and grandpa (and maybe a second cousin or four) around to showings. Before you begin your property search, request that everyone is on the same page with needs and wants. That way, if a home with a separate “in-law” suite is a must-have, you will know before you head out, saving time and energy. As an agent, don’t shy away from involving the entire household in the discussion before a search has begun. You never know who has the final say.