8 Important Tips When Looking for a New Home

Are you looking for your dream home? In the hunt for the perfect house, it's easy to get swept away by a home's most charming details (swimming pool, gym, Sauna and children play area) and not consider things like the rent, accessibility or security that comes to occupy the place.

 House hunting, keep is a very emotional process. It is no secret that looking for your dream place is not always an easy task.

 Luckily the Ujenziplan hunting guide will help you navigate the process like an expert, even if it’s your first time.

1. Set your priorities. Before taking a look at any houses, sit down and write out everything you want in a home, with input from all members of the household. Then choose your top five or even top three, must-haves.

Some of the things to note down are number of rooms, accessibility, security, water supply size of the backyard, especially if you have kids or moving with pets.

 One should consider more important things such as:

·        Location

·        Neighborhood

·        Home’s curb appeal

·        Size of the house

·        Windows and lighting

·        Closets, wardrobes, drawers, cupboards’ and storage

·        Finishing touches

·        Security

·        Amenities ego swimming pool, gym, sauna

·        Features Back up generator, lifts borehole CCTV security

After considering all of the above elements, you will have a better idea of what you actually need and whether the specific property will satisfy your requirements.

2 Walk through the house and see if you feel it-When you tour a home for the first time, the excitement can make it difficult to focus on well, anything at all. So I say, just go with it. Have fun, wander around and mentally note your first impressions of the space

3 Take photos on the house you visit (or even a video) - It's amazing how quickly memory fades. Make sure you have backup memory, by taking photos or a short video tour if possible it will really give you a full picture of what the house looks like. Be sure to ask the Realtor /Agent for permission before taking any photos or video.

4 Open the Closets, Drawers and Cupboards. Proper storage is a really important factor in how a home. Note the number and size of cupboards and closets throughout the house and don’t be afraid to peek inside.

5 Check out the property at different times of day. If you do come back for a second showing, make it during a different time of day from the open house or first tour. In the evening, notice not only the changes in light, but the atmosphere in the neighborhood. Are people out sitting on the chilling area? Are kids playing outside? Is it noisy? You are bound to learn and discover different things about the house each time.

6 Look high and look low. It is important to get a good look at the house that could be your new home, so make a point of focusing on things outside your usual line of vision. Check out the  water pressure ceilings, walls, floors, pantry, windows, and roof and under the sinks.

7 Measure the rooms – this is important to see if your curtains, furniture or bed will fit, measure the bedrooms, sitting room, the window curtain rails and kitchen to have an idea on what space will work with your household goods 

8 Find a House Agent/Realtor to Help You

With a Realtor/House Agent , your dreams can easily turn into reality. What does it mean? This person’s job is to be informed about residence options out there that fit your requirements. Perhaps one of the best parts of hiring an agent is their ability to deal with unemotional negotiation.

A personal recommendation is usually the best way to find an excellent realtor. Start from your family and friends, and continue with social networking. Also, there are other efficient methods for choosing the realtor, like online house listing sites.