effort, as you won't have to rush around to view homes that don’t suit you. Once you’ve decided on your criteria, call your real estate agent and tell them what you’re looking for and your price range. They'll get to work for you, shortlisting the properties that meet your criteria so you can start your viewing from there. Then comes the fun part: Finding that perfect home you’re dreaming of!
SCHEDULE ADEQUATE TIME
When viewing homes, make sure you’ve got plenty of time to view the house from a critical perspective. Schedule enough time to do a proper inspection. Look into all closets and crawl spaces. You may live there for years to come, so five minutes of strolling around isn't adequate to form an opinion. Ninety minutes to view your potential house is an appropriate calendar entry. Research suggests that when buyers spend a longer time viewing a home, they are more likely to pay below the asking price.
BE THOROUGH
Regarding scheduling, allow adequate time to conduct a thorough investigation. Open drawers, cabinets, and cupboards. Look behind furniture to find stains or signs of wear that are not readily evident. Lift rugs, if necessary. While this may seem rude, it’s not. You're making a substantial investment and need to know precisely what you’re getting. An artfully positioned chair could be hiding a defect, so feel free to look where you need to. Of course, if you’ve dismissed the home from the start, do only a minimal walkthrough or skip the inspection. But if the property
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