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Don't view every house on the market make
a wish list of your ideal home and only view the houses
that resemble what you are looking for.
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Make yourself time for viewing houses. Don't
view a house if you have only got half an hour to
spare. You need at least an hour to two hours to check
out the interior and exterior properly.
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Be selective. Refer back to your wish list
and ask yourself whether the house meets your desires.
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Ask the Estate Agent how long the house
has been on the market. This may tell you something about
the asking price or house's potential.
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Ask if the house is already "Under Offer".
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Don't set your heart on a property by the
look of the outside. The inside might need a lot of work
done to it, or it might be smaller then it looks.
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Write an inspection checklist. This is
different then a wish list this will tell you what the
property has and doesn't have. Also take a long a maintenance
checklist that can help you detect any problems with the
structure.
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Don't rely totally on the Estate Agent's
description. Only you will know if the house is suitable
for your needs.
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Be patient. Be prepared to wait for the
right house and never make an offer just because you are
"fed up with looking" - you'll regret it in the long run.
Most people spend up to a year looking for the right home.
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Don't view too many properties in one go.
You'll only wear yourself out.
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Try to create a friendly relationship with
the seller. You may end up making an offer for the house,
and a good rapport between you can go a long way.
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Try to find out the reason for the sale.
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Inquire from the outset what comes with
the house (e.g. fixtures and fittings). Print of our inventory
agreement. to avoid any confusion once the sale has been
made.
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Always view the house in daylight so that
you get a proper look at the structure of the house. If
you are interested in the property then go back at night
to get a feel of the area.
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Avoid taking your kids. If you are interested
in the house take them on your second visit.
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And if you like it contact your Estate
Agent immediately to arrange a second viewing and make
an offer. Don't delay on making an offer even putting
it off for a day could leave it open for another buy to
come a long and snap it up.
