has potential and you like it, open every door and look in closets.
WHAT COMES WITH THE P MES WITH THE PROPERTY
Confirm what comes with the home—e.g., whether the stands or fixtures are for the exclusive use of that home or if the owners will remove them. Are appliances, such as the refrigerator and washer/dryer, included in the contract to buy the property? Make sure to get confirmation in writing.
DON'T BE FOOLED BY S LED BY STAGING
Sellers use clever tricks to make a home more appealing. They can strategically light a room to draw attention away from a problem or apply fresh coats of paint to cover water damage or mold issues. While viewing the house, look beyond the immediate aesthetics of the interior décor. Focus attention on what you’ll get when the furniture and interior décor are stripped away.
KEEP EMOTIONS AT BAY
When initially viewing a home, try not to get attached immediately. Keep emotions out of consideration and only consider the potential property as a building you must inspect and assess for others. Rapid emotional attachment may cloud your decision-making or allow you to overlook failings in the house you might see differently without an emotional lens. If you get attached from the get-go, you might make an emotional decision and overlook major problems. An emotional attachment at this stage will affect your ability to calmly and dispassionately negotiate. I always tell my buyer clients to fall in love with the home AFTER they close on it. Before then, evaluate it as you would any other financial investment.
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