We’ve asked our home buyer agents what they look for at an open house. Today’s response comes from Claire Bastien –
“When viewing a home, I look for signs to see if the seller either maintained or neglected items on the exterior when approaching the home. I review the roof, shingles, gutters and downspouts, drainage, sidewalks, steps and foundation, siding and I look for areas where there might be a potential for water to be draining toward the home, and for any potential structural issues. Inside the home I look beyond the staging and cosmetics to see if the seller has cared for the home, or, if it is showing signs of wear and tear. I also look for foundation issues, level or slanting floors, and things that might indicate a potential issue that might cost my buyer money down the road if not fixed by the seller.”
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