KEEP EMOTIONS AT BAY
When viewing a home initially, try not to get attached. Rapid emotional attachment may cloud your decision-making or allow you to overlook failings in the house you might see differently without an emotional lens. An agent can help you to keep emotions out of consideration and only consider the potential property as a building you need to inspect.
VIEW MULTIPLE TIMES LE TIMES(if possible)
If you have found a likely prospect that strongly interests you, view it at least a second time. You're more likely to identify potential problems if you view the house at a different time of the day. You'll also glean knowledge of the neighborhood at various times. Is a street that's not busy in the late morning a commuter route in the early morning and mid-afternoon? This way, you'll know what traffic is like in the area and the noise levels that occur at different times.
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 pub or restaurant close by that gets loud 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 THE J O THE JOB
Don't go viewing on your own. There's a security factor in traveling to unoccupied houses alone. Let your Realtor® do their
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