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SCHEDULE ADEQUATE TIME
When going to view homes, make sure you’ve got plenty of time to really view the home from a critical perspective. Schedule enough time to do a proper inspection. When you are house hunting take little time in the homes that don't interest you at all so you can leave more time for the homes that do. Look into all closets and crawl spaces. It’s possible you will be living there for years to come, so five minutes strolling around is not going to be adequate to form an opinion. An hour to view your potential house is an appropriate calendar entry.
BE THOROUGH
Related to scheduling adequate time to view the home, be thorough when checking it out. Open drawers, cabinets, and cupboards. Look behind furniture, and even under it to find stains or signs of wear not readily evident. Lift up rugs, if necessary. While this may seem rude, it’s not. You’re about to make a substantial investment and you need to know exactly what you’re getting. An artfully positioned chair could be hiding a patent 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 don’t bother with the inspection at all. But if the property has potential and is something you like, 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
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