your criteria so that 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 have plenty of time to view the house from a critical perspective. Schedule enough time for a thorough inspection. Look into all closets and crawl spaces. You may be living there for years to come, so five minutes of strolling around will not be enough to form a proper 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 inspecting it—open drawers, cabinets, and cupboards. Look behind furniture, and even under it, to find stains or signs of wear not readily evident. Lift rugs, if necessary. While this may seem rude, it’s not. You’re about to make a substantial investment and need to know precisely what you’re getting. An artfully positioned chair could hide something, 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. 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 or fixtures are for the exclusive use of that home or if the owners
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