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By Lisa Eddingfield | AmyBSells Team Buyer Specialist
Many buyers find listings online for homes they’d like their agent to show them. It is in your best interest to drive by these homes prior to scheduling a showing with your real estate agent. In the long run, it is a time-saver, and you will be able to avoid looking at a house you KNOW is a NO as soon as you pull in to the driveway!
Here are some helpful hints of what to be on the lookout for when you are driving by homes for sale:
Is this the type of neighborhood you envision for yourself and your family? Think safety and aesthetics.- Does the home have the curb appeal you are searching for? If not, is it in your budget to update?
- Is the exterior of the home, the landscaping, and the yard up to your standards? Unfortunately, it may not look like the picture!
- What is the parking situation?
- How is the traffic and noise?
- What is the proximity to work, schools, shopping, recreational activities, freeway access, etc?
If a home passes the “Drive-By” test, the next step is to take a look inside. Starting the buying process from the outside-in will help you narrow your search more quickly and make the most of your time with your agent. The time you spend in a house that doesn’t meet the criteria above is time you could be spending at other properties. Time is valuable to you, your agent and the seller.
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