First Time Home Buyer Checklist

Your new home certainly has to meet the needs of your lifestyle; thus, it becomes essential to keep your requirements in mind when visiting a property, you might be interested in. Analyze the neighborhood as well as the house's internal and external state of repair. Take a look at the structural and physical criteria and do not feel shy to question why the current owners are moving.

A question you might be asking yourself is "Why would I even need a checklist to buy a home?" The Realtors Group is the first in line to understand that finding the perfect home is kind of a stressful task to part-take in, however, it remains important not to get caught up with all the anxiety that comes along with the process. This is why we've jotted down a Home Buyers Checklist to ensure that our valued or potential clients find their perfect home with ease.

Check out a few questions that you could make use of at your next viewing:

Questions you could ask your Estate Agent:

1. How long has this house been on the market?
2. What is the average turnaround for house sales in this area and why?

Questions you could ask the Seller:
1. Why are you moving and how long have you stayed here?
2. Have you had any break-ins while living here?
3. What are the neighbors like?
Questions to ask yourself:

About the neighborhood:
1. Is it close to your day-to-day facilities, shopping centers and highways?
2. Are there any developments scheduled in the area?
3. Is it a noisy area?

About the outside of the property:
4. How many parking facilities are available for the occupants and visitors?
5. Is there a pool, outside entertainment area, or an established garden?
6. Is there space to extend the property?

About the inside of the property:
7. How many bedrooms and bathrooms?
8. Is the kitchen modern and fully fitted?
9. Do all the taps, lights and toilets work?
10. Are there any odd-shaped rooms or colour schemes?
11. Is there a dining or TV room, indoor entertainment area or study?
12. Is there a laundry room?

About the security and possible problem areas:
13. Is the crime-rate in this area high?
14. Is there an armed response or neighborhood watch?
15. Are there any leaks, drainage, lifting tiles or stains?