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How to Look at Houses: 3 Things Every Buyer Should Know
House hunting is quite likely my favorite occupation. It's actually one of my secret indulgences - probably the one least likely to land me in a dentist's chair!  Which is perfect really, because as a Realtor®, I view hundreds and hundreds of homes for sale each year. I'm also the lucky owner of a luxuriant imagination, so I can easily visualize the potential of a room, a floor plan or an elevation. Of course I also keep an eagle eye out for obvious defects, evidence of deferred maintenance and resale appeal. But how does a home buyer really know what to look for? How should a home buyer 'view' a house?
Most people engaged in an earnest house hunt are realists - they look at the way a space conforms to their internal idea of 'home', but often miss looking through that magical kaleidoscope of infinite possibilities. Yes, they may picture their furnishings in a room, or envision a new paint color or carpet selection, but what do they really SEE?
Something happened to most of us between childhood and adult-land... our ability to let flights of fancy run rampant has slowly diminished. We’ve let go of the heightened awareness that sends us running from that monster in ... more

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