When looking for a new house, one should always consider more than just the asking price, interior features, colours or the condition of the appliances. When touring a house, buyers also need to be aware of things like hidden cameras, expensive upkeeps, unsavoury neighbours’, leakages, structure details and much more. Read our seven recommendations to be a smart buyer who knows what to look for:

Days on the market: Research is important when purchasing a house as your hard-earned money will be going into it. Buyers should always check the number of days a house has been on the market and see the market conditions to understand the reason behind it being on the market longer than expected.  

Cost comparison: Compare the cost of neighbourhood houses which have been recently listed or sold. This will help to make sure you get the best price and are not being overcharged. 

Don’t be influenced by the décor: Many staging décor tricks are used to cover up things such as cracks in the wall, leakages, faulty windows, ventilation issues, smells amongst others. Imagine the house with your furniture, not theirs. 

Visit more than once: One view is not enough to decide whether you want to live in a house or not. You can only check a few things during the first visit. A second or third visit is necessary to determine things like size of the closets & rooms, lights, plumbing, noisy flights or trains nearby, front & backyard etc. 

Previous bills and renovations: You should always ask the seller for information on warranties, renovations and previous bills such utility and tax bills. This gives you an idea of what to expect and how much you will need to spend in the future to maintain the residence. 

Local amenities: Your daily needs will not change with you address. You will still need close by grocery store, restaurants, coffee shops, public transport, schools, gyms and much more. Always check your distance from your everyday needs to make your future life simpler. 

Crime rate: Precaution is always better than the cure. Certain locations are more crime-prone to others. Always check the history of the neighbourhood you’re about to live in. Google any latest news of the area to be sufficiently informed. 

Staging tricks can be used to distract you from the issues that are pertaining in the house. Also, notice the aromas in the house, sometimes the smell of freshly baked cookies might be covering up the bad odours of the house. 

Keep these tricks in mind and you be making a safer deal. 

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Real estate experts frequently agree that the springtime is the best time to sell a property. A lot of individuals, after all, retreat over the winter or are too preoccupied with the festivities to consider buying a new house. Many like to start their buying in the spring so they can move into their houses before the beginning of the academic year.

What if, though, you are in a hurry to sell your home and can't wait for the weather to change? If the holidays are approaching, should you think about listing your home?

Possibly not. Even though the holiday season may not seem like the ideal moment, there really are perks if you set your property exactly so. Here are a four of those perks:

No Bidding wars due to less inventory:

During the holidays, inventory is minimal, so you may be able to set a higher price without falling into a bidding battle. During the holidays, buyers are serious. During the holidays, you may make your property feel cozy and appealing to prospective buyers, strengthening their emotional relationship. If you can do it right, you can sell your home faster than spring days. There is a high chance to find the perfect buyer.

Homes look better all dressed up:

Making sure your home is tidy and structured is a superb tip to get showing ready. It's likely that you'll be arranging and cleaning every nook and corner of your home if you're going to be hosting relatives for the holidays. A common time for homeowners to unleash their inner baker skills is Christmas. Your house will smell delicious when it is being shown as  unpleasant scents are one of the most frequent methods to turn off a prospective buyer. You will also be decorating with Christmas lights and trees, which is the perfect look to form an emotional bond to the house.

Job Transfers:

Timing is yet another solid argument. People frequently learn they are relocating towards the end of the year, either as a result of a job transfer or because they receive an offer that is simply too good to refuse from another organisation. Those folks will sooner or later need a place to live, therefore they will be looking for a new place over the holidays.

Increased Attention span:

As discussed above, there is less inventory on the market. Apart from this, people are freer on the holidays as compared to their regular working hours. This results in enhanced attention for your house and more serious buyers for your listing. Also, it will result in smoother transactions as your agents will also have less listings to focus upon. 

If you thought that holidays can be a bad time list your house, think again. 

Team Panag is always here to help you list and sell your home within days. We’re #1 for a reason.