5 Things to Remember When You Walk Through
You've made lists of the perfect aspects of your home, you've searched online for possibly hours to find homes in your dream area to tour - and now the day has come! It's time to walk through the home (or homes) that you've narrowed down, but how can you walk through realistically and not get caught up in the romance of looking at this perfect home? Here are 5 things to remember and look for as you walk through what may be your dream home.
When walking through a home, it can be easy to get sidetracked with the cozy kitchen, fresh wall color, or beautiful wood floors - but you're here to think about more serious issues, too. Are there warped floor boards in the bathroom? Cracks in the foundation, or the ceiling or walls? Those can reveal bigger issues than something that you can just "touch-up." Are there rusty water fixtures, or doors that don't close all of the way? These are all details in the home that you may not think to look at, but can really tell you more about the home than the wall color or kitchen backsplash.
Do you want a swimming pool in the basement or backyard? That's what you may find yourself with if you don't look for the warning signs of back drainage. When you walk through a home, look for water stains on the walls and floors. If you find water standing on the basement floor, it's vital that you inspect it further to avoid surprises later on.
Walking through a home can be a very emotional process of the home buying experience. It's easy to see your family eating in the dining room after a busy day at school, or playing in the large backyard on the weekends. But it's important to walk into the walk through with your head in the game and your list of questions prepared. Whether it's your first time or you've been walking through homes for year - The MacGuire Team is here to help. We have the best team of real estate agents in Colorado Springs, and we look forward to helping you find your dream home. Visit our website to view some of the homes we have available and learn more about the buying process - or give us a call at 719-536-4324 to get started!
What Needs to Be Fixed?
When walking through a home, it can be easy to get sidetracked with the cozy kitchen, fresh wall color, or beautiful wood floors - but you're here to think about more serious issues, too. Are there warped floor boards in the bathroom? Cracks in the foundation, or the ceiling or walls? Those can reveal bigger issues than something that you can just "touch-up." Are there rusty water fixtures, or doors that don't close all of the way? These are all details in the home that you may not think to look at, but can really tell you more about the home than the wall color or kitchen backsplash.
How Old Is the Roof?
This can be a really expensive to repair or fix, and if the roof hasn't been replaced in the last 20 years, it could be a repair that you'll have to make soon. Not that this means you can't buy the home, but you need to know how to plan, and whether the current homeowners are willing to make the repairs, or if you can get an insurance credit on it if you do.What Comes With the Home?
Just because it's in the home when you walk through it, doesn't mean that it will come with the home. Be sure to ask what is coming with the home. Sometimes buyers will leave unexpected objects like appliances, furniture, rugs, or even window fixtures, but do those affect the total cost of the home and are they worth it? Do you NEED a home with a washer and dryer included or a play set in the backyard? These are all things we will discuss when we assess the needs you have for your home.
How is the Drainage?
Do you want a swimming pool in the basement or backyard? That's what you may find yourself with if you don't look for the warning signs of back drainage. When you walk through a home, look for water stains on the walls and floors. If you find water standing on the basement floor, it's vital that you inspect it further to avoid surprises later on.
Could You Do Renovations If you Wanted To?
In an age of fixer upper's, many buyers don't mind finding a home that will need a little bit of work in the future. Yet, if you wanted to do those changes - can you? Does the home allow for you to knock out a wall and open up the living room and kitchen? Would you be able to add a bedroom in the future? These are all aspects that we can help you ascertain when you go through the walkthrough, from deciding if a wall is a load bearing wall to knowing if the property line wouldn't allow for expansions.
Buying Colorado Springs Real Estate
Walking through a home can be a very emotional process of the home buying experience. It's easy to see your family eating in the dining room after a busy day at school, or playing in the large backyard on the weekends. But it's important to walk into the walk through with your head in the game and your list of questions prepared. Whether it's your first time or you've been walking through homes for year - The MacGuire Team is here to help. We have the best team of real estate agents in Colorado Springs, and we look forward to helping you find your dream home. Visit our website to view some of the homes we have available and learn more about the buying process - or give us a call at 719-536-4324 to get started!
Mike MacGuire
Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent
The MacGuire Team
6760 Corporate Dr
Ste 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
719-536-4324 or 719-660-6793
Mike@BuyWithMike.com
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