People have bought homes and only realized they have made a
big mistake after closing the deal with the seller. There are so many beautiful
homes out there that it’s easy to get lured into the most prominent features of
the home when it hardly meets your needs. You need to be focused on the most
important things and approach each home with this in mind.
List down your priorities
What is a must have and what is a want to have in your new
home? You should not go looking at houses to know what you need; you need to
see if the house meets your needs. This is why the first step of any house
hunting process is listing down your priorities. How many bedrooms do you need,
do you want ensuite rooms, what size of kitchen do you want, do you need a
large back yard? These are just some of the questions you should ask yourself
when listing your home buying priorities. This should help you come up with
about 5-must-haves for your new home and you should not compromise until you
find at least three or four of these qualities in one house.
Call your real estate agent
Once you are ready with the quality you want in a house, you
can call up your real estate agent and find out when you can see some houses.
Make sure you bring your list with you. Also carry a note pad and a pen to take
down notes. View at least five houses that are in the area you want and fit the
general specifications that you discussed with your agent. Take down notes that
you will use to create a comparison chart. The comparison chart should contain
notes on beds and baths, landscaping, roofing, natural lighting, storage space
and cost per square foot of the homes you view. It is a great decision making
tool.
Touring a home
No matter how beautiful the house is, remember to stay
focused. This is going to be a huge financial decision that you will have to
live with for a couple of years to come. Walk around the house and envision yourself,
along with all your furniture in it. Is it a good fit? Does it meet your list
of requirements? Is there anything new you have noticed that could be a useful
feature? These are just some of the questions that should be running through
your mind. Do a double take of the entire house just to make sure you get
everything.
You can bring furniture measurements
You can bring furniture measurements to a house viewing,
especially if you have a strong feeling about the house. Why not find out if it
is spacious enough for your furniture. You can also take pictures and videos to
help your memory later on when deliberating on which house to pick. You have to
get the realtors permission before you can do this, remember not to post then
on the internet, not until the house is yours.
Thoroughly inspect the house for any warning signs
During viewings, most houses are often spruced
up to make them look very attractive while there is a lot more hidden to the
obvious eye. Open cupboards and closets to check if there is enough storage in
there. Lift up the rugs, if the open house is not too busy, to see if the
flooring is damaged or in good condition. Check out the ceilings, windows,
roofs, under the sinks and so on.Posted By: Ochlockonee Bay Realty http://obrealty.com/
