Real Estate Agents Answer: What Should Buyers Look For In A Home?

New Delhi, September 23, 2018:  When you’re planning on buying a house in the near future, you’re subject to lots of advice. Suddenly, everyone seems to have an opinion on which features your new home needs to have. We thought we would take this debate to the experts to settle it once and for all. In that light, we asked real estate agents what buyers should look for in a home. Here’s what they had to say:

Location, location, location:

According to reports published in forbes.com the old adage ‘location, location, location’ is as true today as it ever was. Buyers should consider the quality of the schools, their commute to work, the neighbors, and any noise when thinking about purchasing a house. I always stress to my clients: Pay attention to the things that you can’t change about a house and to make sure you can live with those items. Kitchen and bathrooms can be remodeled, but you can’t make the noise from a busy freeway go away.”

–  Kelli Howison, Realtor, Windermere Real Estate

Consider age and condition:

“Look at the age and condition of the home, especially for those big-ticket items. How does the roof look?  What about the HVAC? Are there signs of water or structural damage? No matter if you want a turn-key home or a fixer-upper, these are things that should be in good condition before you buy. If not, you could end up spending much more than you intend on fixes and replacements.”

– Nathan Garrett, Owner, Garretts Realty