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Home Buying Tip # 12 - 3 Focus Points When Viewing Properties!
When you begin your home/condo search, here are 3 things you need to be focused on when viewing properties:
Functionality of Floor Plan - Does the floor plan flow or is it choppy? Does it meet your needs? When you walk through a home, it's important initially get a feel for the home, because emotion plays a big part when house-hunting. It's easy to get distracted by the seller's furnishings if the home is occupied, so you need to do your best and visualize the property with how you would furnish it. Is the floor plan bright & open or seem dark with narrow hallways? If you have large furniture or a lot of it, will the furniture fit in the rooms?Cosmetic Conditions - Would you need to repaint... re-carpet... replace cabinets or counter tops...etc? As you approach the front door, how does the exterior look? Is the landscaping maintained? Any cracked window panes or failed window seals? Is there a lot of wallpaper that may need to come down? Look at what things you feel you could reasonably handle yourself versus having to hire a contractor to take care of.Big-Ticket Items - What are the ages of the roof... furnace... water ... more

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