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Most people love an open house. But for serious first-time buyers, the process can be intimidating. Knowing what to do, and what to look for, can help you feel comfortable and make smart decisions.<\/p>\n
Arrive at the open house early, if possible, to allow yourself lots of time to look around and ask questions. Feel free to bring a measuring tape and paint chips, if you like. You may also want to have your phone or a notepad ready to jot down ideas and questions as you go along.<\/p>\n
Remember to give other visitors space<\/a> to explore the house. If others are already looking at a particular room, go elsewhere until they have left.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re working with a realtor, it\u2019s always a good idea to bring him or her along with you. Your realtor can point out things you might miss.<\/p>\n In Canada, it\u2019s also standard practice to remove your shoes before entering, if people are still living in the home.<\/p>\n This may go without saying, but don’t bring your pets<\/a>. If you have children, it\u2019s also best to leave them at home with a babysitter, if you can. This will free you up to focus on important details and ask questions.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t open closets and drawers. This is considered a bad form if people are still living in the home. This is acceptable if the house is empty.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t be swayed by either good or bad interior design. Try to look past the surface, examining the layout and condition of the house instead.<\/p>\n Of course, you will want to be perceived as a good prospective buyer, should you decide to put in an offer.<\/p>\n Dress nicely in clean clothes. A casual dress is fine, but avoid sportswear or anything you would wear to the beach.<\/p>\n Remember to sign the guest book and greet the listing agent politely.<\/p>\n Remember, this is the only time you will see the house before putting in an offer, so it\u2019s best to make sure you\u2019ve looked it over thoroughly.<\/p>\n Knowing what to ask can make a huge difference when choosing a home. Here are some good open-house questions.<\/p>\n No home is perfect, and small repairs are expected. But some problems can lead to big headaches. Here\u2019s what to watch out for.<\/p>\n Luckily, there are some processes in place that help protect buyers before sealing the deal in a home sale. One, of course, is the inspection, which most people already know about.<\/p>\n Another less well-known procedure is the final walkthrough<\/a>. This usually takes place after the initial deposit has been made, right before the deal is scheduled to close and the final payment transferred.<\/p>\n The purpose of the final walkthrough is to make sure everything in the home sale contract is still in the same shape as when you first viewed the home. Since typical closing times can take anywhere from 1-3 months, it\u2019s good to ensure there has been no new damage to the home.<\/p>\n If the owners have recently moved out, for example, there may be new dents in the walls or scratches on the floors.<\/p>\n If you notice new problems, it is possible to have the costs deducted from the final closing price. Once the sale is closed, however, you will bear the costs of repairs.<\/p>\n Yes! As the buyer, this is your prerogative. You can also put this in your sales agreement.<\/p>\n If you didn\u2019t include a final walkthrough in your agreement, you can, and should, still ask for one. It\u2019s very common, and a good agent<\/a> will encourage you to do this.<\/p>\n The final walkthrough is typically 30 minutes to 1 hour, although if you think you will need more time, you may be able to negotiate this with the seller.<\/p>\n Schedule enough time to check the house over well, with extra time for measurements, if necessary.<\/p>\n If you know what you\u2019re doing, open houses can not only be a lot of fun, but they can provide invaluable information.<\/p>\n Looking for more home-buying tips? Check out our blog<\/a>! Or if you\u2019d like a knowledgeable realtor to help you find new listings, and advise you during your next open house, get in touch with us today<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Everything You Need To Know Most people love an open house. But for serious first-time buyers, the process can be intimidating. Knowing what to do, and what to look for, can help you feel comfortable and make smart decisions. What To Do At An Open House Arrive at the open house early, if possible, to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":15015,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[118],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15013","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-first-time-home-buyers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupesaadavila.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15013","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupesaadavila.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupesaadavila.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupesaadavila.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupesaadavila.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15013"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/groupesaadavila.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15013\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupesaadavila.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15015"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupesaadavila.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15013"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupesaadavila.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15013"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupesaadavila.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15013"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What Not To Do At An Open House<\/h2>\n
How To Make A Good Impression?<\/h2>\n
What Do I Need To Check?<\/h2>\n
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What Questions Should I Ask?<\/h2>\n
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Red Flags!<\/h2>\n
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What Is The Final Walkthrough?<\/h2>\n
Can A Buyer Ask For A Final Walkthrough?<\/h2>\n
How Long Does It Take?<\/h2>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n