How Many Homes Do You See Before You Buy?
The average homebuyer sees 15 homes before deciding which one to buy. If you have been thorough in determining what you want in your home (See my Buyer Tip #3) you may see fewer before you decide. But, let's say you see the average number -- 15; how do you keep track of those many homes in order to compare and buy?
Your Realtor should provide you with information on the homes you see. Generally it'll be in the form of an MLS printout. However, there will be certain things in each home that will draw your attention either positively or negatively about a particular home. For these details it makes sense to bring along a worksheet. HUD provides a Home-Shopping Checklist that, with assistance from your Realtor, you can complete for each home you are considering.
The checklist includes decision items like housing basics; square footage, bedrooms, baths, etc. The neighborhood; is it quiet, what kind of traffic, etc. The school; the age and condition, reputation, etc. Just to name a few.
If you see more than three homes, completing a checklist for each will prove invaluable. How else are you supposed to remember what you've seen when it comes time to decide which one to buy?
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