• Do you want a yard? Is a separate garden area necessary for your lifestyle? • Do you want property only in particular neighborhoods? • How much are you willing or able to spend? Answering these questions will save you significant time and effort in running around to view homes that don’t suit you. Once you’ve decided upon your criteria, call your real estate agent. Let them know what you’re looking for and your price range. They will 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’ve dreamed of!
SCHEDULE ADEQUATE TIME
When viewing homes, ensure 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 will not be adequate to form an opinion. Two hours 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 adequate time to view the home, be thorough when checking it out. Open drawers, cabinets, and cupboards. Look behind and under 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 about to make a
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