Sadly, buying a house or an apartment is not as easy as snapping your fingers. Homeowners and real estate agents alike know that there are many facets of picking a dream home. Some of them are rather obvious but others seem to give potential buyers a lot of headaches. 

In most cases, people end up making mistakes throughout the process. Oftentimes these can lead to financial hardships. Other times, they can feel underwhelmed or unsatisfied by their choices. 

That’s why, with the help of several real estate agents who have seen it all, we’ve compiled a list of 12 mistakes people make when buying a home. If you’re ready to pack your bags, make sure to keep these things in mind!