When viewing homes, ensure you got enough time to view the house from a critical perspective. 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. Research suggests that buyers who spend a long time viewing a home are more likely to pay below the asking price.
BE THOROUGH
Make sure to schedule enough time to view the home. Be thorough when checking it out. Open drawers, cabinets, and cupboards. Look behind furniture and under it to find stains or signs of wear. Lift rugs if necessary; you're about to make a substantial investment, and you need to know exactly what you'll get. 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 even 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 is included with the property sale. Are appliances, such as refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, dryer,... included in the sale? Your agent will take care that you get all information in writing if you decide that you would like to buy the property.
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. When viewing the house, look beyond the immediate aesthetics of the interior. Focus on what you'll get when the furniture and interior décor are stripped away.
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