• How much are you willing or able to spend?
Answering these questions will save you significant time and effort in running around to view homes that don’t suit you. Once you’ve decided upon your criteria, reach out to your real estate agent. Let her know what you’re looking for and what your price range is. She will get to work on your behalf, shortlisting the properties that meet your criteria so you can start your viewing from there. Then comes the fun part: Finding that perfect home you’ve been dreaming of!
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. Look into all closets and crawl spaces. It’s possible you will be living there for years to come, so five minutes strolling around and taking a hard - not cursory - look is is important to form an educated opinion.
WHAT COMES WITH THE P MES WITH THE PROPERTY
Confirm what comes with a home — e.g., whether the stands or fixtures are for the exclusive use of that home or if the owners will remove them. Are appliances, such as refrigerator and washer/dryer, included in the sale? Make sure to get confirmation in writing if you decide that you would like to buy the property.
DON'T BE FOOLED BY S LED BY STAGING
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