way, you’ll know what traffic is like in the area and the noise levels that occur at different times. Note: in a hyperactive market, this may not be possible as homes are being sold in a day. By the time you try to schedule a second showing, it may most likely be gone.
CONSIDER THE OVERALL CONTEXT
When viewing, don’t just consider a property on its own; view it in the context of its location. What’s the area like? Is the property adjacent to a train track or a noisy intersection? Is there a bar, restaurant, or gas station close by that gets noisy at night? How close are you to the things you might need, such as schools, public transit, a grocery store, or a hospital? These are important questions to consider when viewing properties, as they can add or subtract from the overall enjoyment of your home.
LET YOUR AGENT DO THEIR J O THEIR JOB
As much as you might like to, unless there is an open house being put on by the seller's agent, you will not be able to go see the home on your own. Listing agreements generally state to the seller that homes must be shown by licensed real estate agents only.
The above does not apply to FSBO homes (for sale by owner).
There’s also a security factor in traveling to unoccupied houses alone. Additionally, there are other ways this makes you vulnerable and opens you up to liability. Also if you go see a home and the seller’s agent is showing it to you, they may think you’re unrepresented and attempt to take advantage of you by acting as a dual agent. Also if the listing agent is there, make sure you do not say anything that will give
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