When I Go To A Showing

When I go to a showing, what should I look for?

  • The most important thing is not look at a house emotionally, but practically: inspect all its positives and negatives. Don't allow a broker to get you caught up in any drama.

  • Explore every nook and cranny. Pick up rugs to examine the floor. Open closets and smell them. Do whatever is necessary to find out everything about the house's basic structure.

  • Try to ignore any furnishings that don't come with the house. They won't help you make a sound decision.

  • On your first showing you should look for a house that meets your basic requirements:

 

    1. Is it in the right location?

    2. Does it have enough bed and bathrooms?

    3. Is there enough storage space?

    4. Is there parking?

    5. Is it in a safe area?

  • If the house meets your basic requirements, start looking to fulfill your wish list:

    • Is there an extra bed or bathroom?

    • Is there a double vanity in the second bathroom?

    • Is there a garden or deck?

    • Is there a separate laundry room?

    • Is there a basement or crawl space?

    • Is the garage attached?

    • Can the kids walk to school?

    • Is there a wood-burning fireplace or a gas fireplace?

    • What is the condition of the house - its appliances, roof, foundation, walls, mechanicals, wiring, etc.?

    • Start with the general, and then move on to the specific.

  • If you're still having trouble deciding, you might want to apply a simple rating system, such as assigning points according to the items most important to you. This should help you objectively differentiate among your choices.
 

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