Learn to Spot Signs of Trouble in Homes for Sale


If we subscribe to the "no substitute for experience" mantra, then a well seasoned agent is a home buyer's best asset. An experienced buyer's agent will actively look for signs of trouble in homes for sale. It's easy to follow "heart over head"; buyers tend to make an emotional commitment to a home. If it's strong enough, they can overlook issues that a sharp buyer's agent will note and bring up for discussion. Spotting signs of trouble in homes for sale is not learned watching videos and sitting behind a desk, it's learned in the field, getting dirty and educating the home buyers. Buying a home is a significant business transaction, treat it that way.

A methodical approach to walking a home is always best. Over decades of appraisals and sales, the routine through thousands of homes remains consistent. Enter the room and scan each wall from floor to ceiling, scan the ceiling, doors and windows including frames, and the floor. Look for cracks, stains, blown windows, and any inconsistencies. It doesn't take long and it's a good way to be thorough. Read more...

 

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