Derek McGowan compares Messi's field anticipation to homebuying strategy. Instead of waiting for the perfect listing, get pre-approved, know your budget, and scan the market constantly so you can act fast when the right house appears.
Most people think that Messi is dangerous with a soccer ball because of what happens when the ball touches his feet. But that's not the case. The real magic happens way before that. Early in the game, if you watch closely, he doesn't run like all the other players do. He walks, he scans, he studies the field, he looks left to right, he looks at what space will be opening up later in the game. And then when that opening appears, he's ready to pounce on it. That's how he scores his goals. That's exactly how a smart home buyer would approach today's housing market. They don't wait for the perfect house to hit the market and then start figuring out their financing. This is where people start scrambling and they're behind the 8-ball. Ultimately, they're trying to get pre-approved They're trying to understand what the payments are. They're trying to compare loan options and get their documents together all at the same time as trying to make the offer on the house. That creates hesitation. And the prepared buyer does it totally different. They do the messy take. They're already prepared for their budget. They're already pre-approved. They already know their payment. They know their down payment. They know their loan options. So when the right house hits the market, they don't hesitate. They pounce on the opportunity when it opens up. The market rewards the buyers that are prepared. So it rewards the buyers that look around, scan the field, and jump on an opportunity.
