Its a good sign when you see these things in a prospective home.
You hired us for our expertise and advice.
Start with the following list of items that are always on real estate pros house-hunting radars.
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Neat Exterior
Curb appeal is one thing.
Agents caution you to look a little more closely, though.
If the exterior is tidy but visually lacking, your agent isnt likely to let that dissuade you.
You could likelyboost a homes curb appealsignificantly over a dedicated weekend.
Move-In Readiness
Agents prefer homes that dont come with big projects, as theyre a much easier sell.
I myself just remodeled a 1920s English cottage.
I thought I might spend $40K to $50K on the reno, he says.
In the end, I spent over $100K.
Renovations almost always cost more than you think they will.
Mud tubessignal termites, he says, and rodent droppings can be a sign of poor insulation.
Use your nose, tooamusty smell means mold.
And be on the lookout for signs of a coverup.
Some go forfresh caulking, new basement flooring, or any off-limits areas.
Resale Value
Real estate agents tend to instinctively keep resale value top of mind on their clients behalf.
Most likely, it falls short in one of the categories listed above.
While this is a non-starter for many, its an opportunity for the right buyer.
