So How Much Did You Pay For Your House

We all have those friends, relatives and even co-workers that ask the question “So how much did you pay for your house?” Some of us are a bit more private than others and see that question as if they were asking us “So how much money do you make?” (Well, that would be none of your beeswax!) In all fairness though, this information DOES become public record once the transaction is complete. However, most people don’t know that, so here are some simple ways to get around the nosiness of others.

Deflect the question with a joke
The writer of the Money article, Antonia Messa, suggests that recent home buyers could say something like, “How much did we pay? More than I would have liked!” Clients can use the joke as a “jumping-off point” for a bigger discussion about the current real estate market, bringing the attention away from their specific home and making the conversation more broad.

Present a unified front with your partner
Messa states that “some of the blame” can be shifted onto a spouse or significant other when an inquiring mind asks about the price of your home. Home buyers can say that they agreed with their partner not to discuss the home price, which hints that responding to the question is non-negotiable.

Be upfront
If home buyers want to be more direct with their nosier friends or relatives, they can simply respond to the question by telling the truth and stating that they just don’t feel comfortable discussing the cost of their new home. This is an authentic, honest answer that should get the message across to the inquirer.

(Source: Realtor.org)

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