Buyers and a Open House
When buyers are on the search for their dream home they may spend several weekends looking at open houses. Typically, they aren’t with their real estate agent and rely on their own witts and the help of a real estate professional they are unfamiliar with. This is okay however you need to be careful and make sure that you are asking the right questions and looking for the right things. This can vary from person to person and what their needs are so it is important before stepping into your first open house that you know what your needs vs wants are.
Key things to look for are watermarks of any kind anywhere in the home. This can be a sign that there has been a flood or leak. It is also a good idea to take photos of the homes you view in order to keep them in order and to remember important aspects of the home. You can compare later and discuss with your spouse. Look for special features and upgrades, be sure to ask the agent holding the open house if they are aware of any. They aren’t always as obvious as you may think, such as special hardwood flooring, windows, fixtures, appliances, and so on.
Plan your day carefully and try to make the most of your time. You usually only have a few hour window to view the homes on your list.
