{"id":17035,"date":"2018-11-12T13:52:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T19:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/?p=17035"},"modified":"2018-11-12T13:53:21","modified_gmt":"2018-11-12T19:53:21","slug":"questions-for-open-house-visits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/questions-for-open-house-visits\/","title":{"rendered":"What Questions to Ask When Visiting an Open House"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taking time to tour open houses can be both very productive and informative. It gives you a chance to see inside somebody else\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s home in a different way: as a product on the market. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re going to an open house, chances are you are in search of buying your property<\/a>. That is why it is important to select which properties you will be visiting carefully. You don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want to overload yourself with hundreds of tours where you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not getting information and getting too many different ideas in your head. Creating an itinerary that outlines your wants, needs and must-haves can help you narrow down which houses to visit. Whether you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re arranging these visits yourself or through an agent<\/a>, you want to be prepared with all the right questions that will give you a general overview of the house you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re looking at.<\/p>\n

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Even though realtors have the MLS to pull information regarding properties for sale, it can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t answer all the questions a buyer has. You need to ask questions that pertain to your specific criteria. Knowledge makes for a smart decision. It is very important to know what questions to ask when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re visiting an open house. The following is a list of simple-natured questions that can help you uncover many unknown factors that are not always visible to the naked eye.<\/p>\n

Take Notes at an Open House<\/h3>\n

When you first arrive at an open house, take a moment to do a 360\u00c2\u00b0 observation of the immediate area. This will help you think of questions to ask once you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re talking to the seller. Be prepared to write down questions and refer back to them when the time comes. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be afraid to do two tours. The first is when you just observe quietly and jot down notes and ideas, then you can go to the seller with all the questions you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve come up with. It helps to observe everything twice to avoid missing any details.<\/p>\n

Questions for the Property Owner<\/h3>\n

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Naturally, you will come up with your own set of questions regarding your personal needs. But some people overlook asking basic questions about the home itself or what it is like to live in it. This includes asking about average utility costs, for example. Here are some suggested questions to keep in mind when visiting an open house:<\/p>\n