{"id":6626,"date":"2017-08-08T15:15:18","date_gmt":"2017-08-08T22:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=6626"},"modified":"2017-08-02T17:21:21","modified_gmt":"2017-08-03T00:21:21","slug":"top-questions-you-should-ask-a-realtor-during-a-home-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2017\/08\/top-questions-you-should-ask-a-realtor-during-a-home-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Questions You Should Ask A Realtor During A Home Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To make the final decision on the home you purchase, you should ask your real estate agent any questions that come to mind. A responsible professional will give you the most honest answers they can on every home you look at. When you take a home tour , here are some important concerns you should ask about.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Upgrade or Repair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Particularly if it\u2019s an older home, it may need some refurbishing. Even if it does look well-maintained, or you\u2019ve fallen in love with the custom tile work, there may be water damage or outdated electrical fixtures or wiring.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The seller is obligated to disclose any known issues, but sometimes that\u2019s contingent on making an offer first. Before you reach that point, you\u2019ll want to know about the added costs of any repair work. Think about using a home inspector.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Consider Time on Market<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ask the agent how long that particular home has been on the market. If it\u2019s newly listed, the owners may be unwilling to negotiate the price. The longer it\u2019s been on the market, the more likely it is they\u2019re anxious to sell and strike a deal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many people feel that a home that hasn\u2019t sold must have some serious flaws somewhere. That may be the case, but if you can\u2019t spot those issues it\u2019s more than likely that they\u2019re asking too high a price.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Assess the Best Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Real estate agents see a lot of homes, so make a point of asking what strikes them about this particular piece of property. They may point out a cozy fireplace or a renovated bathroom. Ask yourself how important that is to you in terms of your own style and budget.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You may be able to renovate any bathroom or fireplace to your own tastes for a couple thousand or less. If that \u201cbest\u201d feature isn\u2019t something you particularly value, it might not be the best home for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Evaluate the Area<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some areas are declining, and some are thriving. Older neighborhoods in a downturn may reflect future drops in home values, local economy, and community amenities. You may choose to focus on flourishing developments that provide access to shopping, schools, and medical care. These can provide your best bet for both future value and quality of living.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A good real estate agent should be prepared to answer all of your questions. If they can\u2019t, or won\u2019t, you may want to try someone else.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/good-true-top-questions-ask-realtor-house-tour\/98743493\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Questions You Should Ask A Realtor During A Home Tour<\/a> by Hannah Whittenly | Realty Biz News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To make the final decision on the home you purchase, you should ask your real estate agent any questions that come to mind. A responsible professional will give you the &hellip; [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2017\/08\/top-questions-you-should-ask-a-realtor-during-a-home-tour\/\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-real-estate"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Top Questions You Should Ask A Realtor During A Home Tour &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2017\/08\/top-questions-you-should-ask-a-realtor-during-a-home-tour\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Top Questions You Should Ask A Realtor During A Home Tour &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"To make the final decision on the home you purchase, you should ask your real estate agent any questions that come to mind. 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