When you’re making a decision on a home purchase, do you find yourself confused by the number of options? That’s when you need to use an approach that works well for making a final decision: just walk away.

This concept may sound counterproductive, but in reality you may find that one choice stays in your mind over all of the others. Or it may just be that you will realize that you don’t really want several of the options you were considering. Even taking the time to walk away and then look again with fresh eyes may make the decision easier.

You may want to take a photo of the choices you are facing, or bring home samples. Many stores allow either or both options, with a small deposit on the samples. Once home, give yourself a break from the decision process – at least a couple of hours if not a day. Then go back to your photos and samples and see which ones stand out. You may find that the decision you have been reaching for is now there for you.

While all salespeople want to make a sale, good salespeople understand that letting you take the time you need to make a decision you are happy with will turn you into a long-term customer, which is much more valuable. Let them know when you come back to make your final choice how much you appreciate their patience, and how helpful it was for you in the decision-making process. And you can make your final purchase confident that walking away and thinking about it brought you to the right choice.