Unless
you are extremely lucky, you will probably spend a lot
of time viewing houses in search of dream home. Here
are some tips to make house viewing easier.
Don't view
every house on the market make a wish list of your ideal
home and only view the houses that resemble what you
are looking for.
Make yourself
time for viewing houses. Don't view a house if you have
only got half an hour to spare. You need at least an
hour to two hours to check out the interior and exterior
properly.
Be selective.
Refer back to your wish list and ask yourself whether
the house meets your desires.
Ask the
Estate Agent how long the house has been on the market.
This may tell you something about the asking price or
house's potential.
Ask if the
house is already "Under Offer".
Don't set
your heart on a property by the look of the outside.
The inside might need a lot of work done to it, or it
might be smaller then it looks.
Write an
inspection checklist. This is different then a wish
list this will tell you what the property has and doesn't
have. Also take a long a maintenance checklist that
can help you detect any problems with the structure.
Don't rely
totally on the Estate Agent's description. Only you
will know if the house is suitable for your needs.
Be patient.
Be prepared to wait for the right house and never make
an offer just because you are "fed up with looking"
- you'll regret it in the long run. Most people spend
up to a year looking for the right home.
Don't view
too many properties in one go. You'll only wear yourself
out.
Try to create
a friendly relationship with the seller. You may end
up making an offer for the house, and a good rapport
between you can go a long way.
Try to find
out the reason for the sale.
Inquire
from the outset what comes with the house (e.g. fixtures
and fittings). Print of our inventory agreement. to
avoid any confusion once the sale has been made.
Always view
the house in daylight so that you get a proper look
at the structure of the house. If you are interested
in the property then go back at night to get a feel
of the area.
Avoid taking
your kids. If you are interested in the house take them
on your second visit.
And if you
like it contact your Estate Agent immediately to arrange
a second viewing and make an offer. Don't delay on making
an offer even putting it off for a day could leave it
open for another buy to come a long and snap it up.
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