In a perfect world our clients would only want to see homes on perfect weather days. 75 and sunny, no humidity, and a slight breeze out of the West. Ahhh... that sounds really nice seeing as it's cold and rainy in Fort Wayne today.
That said, we enjoy showing homes during crappy weather. Are we crazy? Yeah. A little bit. Hear us out...
Showing homes in the RAIN. It gives you a good opportunity to make sure the gutters and downspouts are doing their job and moving the water away from the home. It also gives you a good idea of the basement or windows have leaks.
Showings homes in the COLD. This is the worst in our opinion, BUT you get a feel for how well the home is (or isn't) insulated and how well the heating system works.
Showing homes in the HEAT. We like this much better. It's a good time to see how well the A/C works and exactly how hot the upstairs gets, especially in older homes. There have been a few times where we walk upstairs and it takes your breath away because it's so hot. That's a good thing to know before you buy.
There you have it. There are advantages to seeing homes during crappy weather and we really don't mind doing it. It's part of our job... as long as Amanda's hair doesn't get messed up. :)
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