If you have found a likely prospect that strongly interests you, view it more than once; drive the neighborhood at night or weekends. You’re more likely to identify potential problems if you view it several times at different times 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 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 noisy intersection? Is there a pub or restaurant 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 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. Due to security factors, house hunters must be escorted by a licensed agent in order to gain access to a home. Your real estate agent should never give you the code to a lockbox. Gaining access to a seller’s home via lockbox code is a huge responsibility and it should not be taken lightly. If anything happens to you while you are in the home unaccompanied, you are liable and may be placing yourself at risk or in danger. Additionally, going alone can make you vulnerable in others way; such as, a seller’s agent might think you’re unrepresented and attempt to take advantage of you. Let your Realtor® do the job. If you come across a property that interests you, but your agent hasn’t told you about it, it might
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