I don't remember being overly curious about my gifts under the tree and in the house I grew up in the stocking were not hung until Christmas Eve night. In our house we hang the socks up after Thanksgiving so we can put little treats in them right up to Christmas morning.
My sister on the other hand was a shaker and a picker at the seems. I don't know why I never cared to know in advance what was in those packages but maybe it was because I knew I would be pleased with whatever Mom got me.
Now for a lame tie-in to Real Estate, surprises are seldom a good thing. First of all insist on a Property Condition Statement if your State doesn't require it. Bring it along on any/every tour of the house. Look for discrepancies, my favorite is "basement has never had water issues". My experience is you will find evidence of some water issue at some time from stains in building materials in the basement.
If you are convinced that they have been honest on the PCS and you are still interested then hire a licensed Home inspector. During my career in RE I can tell you I've heard "My Dad/Uncle/ friend of a friend was a builder and he will tell me if this is a good house. NOT good enough! Hire a real Home inspector... he will know if the Seller has been naughty or nice.
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