{"id":3319,"date":"2016-09-10T11:11:48","date_gmt":"2016-09-10T18:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=3319"},"modified":"2016-09-09T09:16:25","modified_gmt":"2016-09-09T16:16:25","slug":"solid-open-house-tips-for-buyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2016\/09\/solid-open-house-tips-for-buyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Solid Open House Tips for Buyers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before attending an open house, most buyers have already viewed a home online. They\u2019ve explored the rooms, done some 360-degree views, and now they\u2019re ready to walk through their potential new residence. If you\u2019re searching for the perfect place to call home in Dallas-Fort Worth, follow these bits of advice when you attend your next open house.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Keep Your Emotions Under Wraps<\/strong><br \/>\nEmotions can often run high in the home-buying process. Whether you love or loathe the home you just walked into, don\u2019t reveal it. It\u2019s always best to remain even-keeled when visiting a home. If you show your enthusiasm (or lack of it), you may compromise your position as a buyer \u2014 and this could potentially work against you in the future.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Don\u2019t Overlook the Details<\/strong><br \/>\nAs a potential buyer, an open house is your opportunity to inspect every nook and cranny of the home you\u2019re visiting. Don\u2019t just pay attention to closet sizes and whether or not the kitchen has been updated \u2014 look for the flaws. Are there cracks in the ceiling or walls? Damage to the floors or windows? Take note of it. Here are some other common issues to watch for. Also, if other potential buyers are touring the home, be mindful of their reactions. Are they enthusiastic about something or are they turning on their heels and hightailing it out of there? These are signs the house may get a lot of offers \u2014 or it may be wrought with issues.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Get Permission to Snap Photos<\/strong><br \/>\nPictures are the best way to help you remember certain features or problem areas of a home, but don\u2019t just whip out your smartphone and start snapping pictures. During a showing or open house, it\u2019s always polite to ask the homeowner (or at least the real estate agent) if you may take photos.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4. Don\u2019t Snoop Around<\/strong><br \/>\nSome buyers think an open house is an open invitation to peek wherever they\u2019d like. While it\u2019s acceptable to check out storage space in closets and cabinets (you want to know just how much storage space you\u2019ll have in your potential new home), it\u2019s not okay to rummage through someone\u2019s personal items. Look around, but never snoop.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From a buyer\u2019s perspective, an open house is an opportunity to discover the home of your dreams. By following the tips above, you can make the process efficient and effective. Happy house hunting!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.coldwellbanker.com\/four-solid-open-house-tips-for-buyers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Solid Open House Tips for Buyers<\/a> by Audrey Sellers | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before attending an open house, most buyers have already viewed a home online. 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