As a home buyer, one of the things that you should definitely do when looking at homes is personally visiting the property. This is how you assess whether or not that specific property is right for you. Even before the home inspection, you get to check if the home features suit your needs and preferences. Moreover, you get to see early in the home buying process if there are relevant concerns about the home. This will save you time as you will be able to further narrow down your options. Aside from simply looking around the house, there are other things that you need to do during your visit. For a more comprehensive evaluation of your home options, here are 5 things homebuyers overlook during a property visit:
Checking out the recent redecoration or renovation.
Major renovations are definitely a plus in a home. Aside from elevating the lifestyle of the homeowners, they can increase the value of the property. However, it is a must to be wary of minor renovations or redecorations. If you can smell fresh paint, check out the walls for possible discoloration against older paint jobs. Sellers would want their home to look its best despite minor issues. Recent paint jobs could mean that they might have been done to cover dampness or cracks. You would need to fix these later on. It would be best to know about these beforehand so your buyer’s agent can discuss these potential issues with the seller.
Turning off the lights.
A property is always staged first before listing in the market. During open houses and property visits, the seller or listing agent would want everything to be perfect. Hence, the home is staged in a way that lets potential buyers see it as a perfect home. Lighting plays a key role in setting the atmosphere and mood in a room. With this, when visiting a property, you would want to try to turn off the lights. This will show how the room actually looks and how it actually feels to stay in it. It is also best to check this during the day as it will let you know where the natural light comes in and if there are dark areas around the house.
Taking a moment of silence.
If there are other buyers during your visit, it can affect the overall noise within the house. If you can, take a moment of silence to check external noises that you can hear from within the property. Go to each room and check the level of noise. If you can hear too much noise inside the house, this can be a deal-breaker no matter how perfect you think the property is. You wouldn’t want to live in a home that is in a noisy neighbourhood. Remember that you have to be comfortable in your own home.
Turning on all the water taps, hot and cold.
Water pressure is an important factor that needs to be checked in a property. It is a basic need and it could be a big inconvenience if there is an issue with the water supply in the property. You can check this by turning on every tap in the house. Make sure to also ask about the age and condition of the water and heating systems.
Looking outside the windows.
Aside from the interior, the areas surrounding the property should also be a factor in deciding whether or not you want to purchase the home. Look outside the windows to check the views around the property. The views outside will have an influence on how it will feel, either cramped or bright, living inside the house. It can highly influence your everyday mood once you start living in that house. Potential developments around the property can also affect the value of the home.
All these and other things that you should check and do during a property visit will be taken care of if you have a buyer’s agent. With vast experience in helping buyers like you find the best home, they will make sure that you are checking the right things in a property. With the help of these real estate experts, you will be sure to get the best deals on the perfect home.
To schedule a free consultation with the experienced buyer’s agents of Buying Perth Real Estate, contact Clive at (08) 6215 0200 or 0412 926 190 or send an email to clive@buyingperthrealestate.com.