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Questions to Ask When Buying a Home

Buying a property is one of the most significant financial commitments you’ll make, so you want to make the best selection possible. Asking the proper questions is the first step in gathering as much information as possible about a potential house. Even if you tour a home and review the facts in the property listing, you may not find potential faults or address your specific concerns unless you ask certain questions.

This ultimate list of questions to ask when buying a house can get you closer to finding a home that’s a good match for your lifestyle and budget.

General Questions to Ask

Whether you speak directly with a seller or visit a home with a real estate agent, taking advantage of the opportunity to learn why the home is being sold and its recent history will help you make an appropriate offer.

How Long Has It Been on the Market?

It’s always useful to know how long a home has been on the market, but keep that information in context with the current real estate market. For example, during periods of high demand and low inventory, you’ll want to move quickly on new listings.

Why Are You Selling?

Understanding the seller’s motivation is another approach to determine whether they are desperate to sell or more willing to wait for a higher bid. If they need to sell soon in order to move into their next house, for example, they may be more accommodating.

What Have You Liked the Most About the House?

This question allows the seller to express how much joy the property has brought them, and it may also help you connect with the seller on a more personal level.

 

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Questions to Ask About Price

What’s Included in the Sale?

Although inclusions are typically listed in the real estate ad, feel free to inquire whether the seller is prepared to toss in something special you’re looking for, such as furniture, window treatments, or a lighting fixture.

How Much Do Utilities Cost?

Estimating your future monthly expenses is especially crucial for first-time homebuyers who may not realize how much it costs to power, heat, and cool a home.

 

Asking the appropriate questions during the home-buying process, especially if you’re a first-time buyer, can help you prevent shocks or regret later on.

Begin with this list of questions, and don’t be hesitant to add to it by addressing your own concerns.

 

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