Related to scheduling adequate time to view the home, be thorough when checking it out. Open drawers, cabinets, and cupboards. (Not the sellers furniture drawers though). Look behind furniture, and even under it to find stains or signs of wear not readily evident. Lift up rugs, if necessary. While this may seem rude, it’s not. You’re about to make a substantial investment and you need to know exactly what you’re getting. An artfully positioned chair could be hiding 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 and/or don’t bother with the second showing at all. 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 home—e.g., whether the window coverings or fixtures are staying (conveying) with the property or if the current owners will remove (or exclude) 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. Your agent will prepare a Non Realty Items Addenda for all non-realty items that you wish to include in the contract offer and whether you will pay the seller for them or if they will be included at zero cost.
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 from a problem or apply fresh coats of paint to cover water damage or mold issues. While you’re viewing the house, look beyond the immediate aesthetics of the interior décor. Focus your attention on what you’ll get when the furniture and interior décor are stripped
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