Part 5. The Initial Walk-Through
Look beyond the décor! An average house with amazing furniture and artwork is still an average house. Pay attention to the big-picture items:
How many rooms?
Will it accommodate your needs?
Do you like the structural / architectural features?
How does the house feel?
Does it need to be fixed up in certain areas, or is it in top shape?
Any drawbacks?
Don’t be afraid to ask for a second walk-through visit. The first walk-through can serve to separate the “definitely not” houses from the “definite maybe” houses. The second walk-through can then separate the “maybe” houses from the “Eureka!” house.
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