Searching Homes Online vs. In Person

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Searching Homes Online vs. In Person
Slope Style Realty Christy Wilkey Caroline
Krumel
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Looking at online listings is a helpful first
step in the home-buying processwith the key word
being "first." Buying a home without viewing it
yourself in person (and preferably with a skilled
realtor) is just asking for a raw deal.
Here are some things to consider. First of all,
when someone hires a real estate professional to
list their house for sale, the 1 one job of that
agent is to get the most amount of showing
activity possible. That is why they are referred
to as the listing agent. Their 1 priority is
to list the property to the best of their ability
with all the tools available. Listing agents use
photo and video tricks to showcase the property's
highest and best qualities. For this reason, real
estate tend to look better online, than in
person. Youll find out the real details upon
visiting the property.
Here are a few issues that are nearly impossible
to identify in an online real estate listing
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1.
Dont Trust Room Sizes by the Photos
Good photographers know how to make a space look
larger than normal by using wide angle lens and
imaging software. The lens will capture as much
of the room as possible and display it in a wide
image. This will cause a fisheye effect that
distorts the image, so the photographer will us
software to correct the distortion.  Good
photographers will also crouch, or lay down in
the corner of the room to get a view that makes
the ceilings look taller than they really are. It
also causes the room depth to appear farther than
normal. If there are too many pieces of furniture
in a room, listings agents will advise sellers to
put those pieces of furniture in storage to
create more floor space. When an image is taken
from a low spot in the farthest corner with a
wide angle lens, the result look like the room is
huge with extra tall ceilings. You cant trust
images online to accurately show the dimensions
of a room.
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2.
Its Not Always As Clean As It Looks Online
Its very hard to tell how clean a home is from
the photos online. Experienced sellers have been
preparing their home for months in advance by
doing repairs, painting, rearranging furniture,
etc. When it comes time to take the listing
photos, they are exhausted. They will do a deep
clean in all the main areas, but not necessarily
throughout the whole house. When you visit the
home, you may find that the closets, secondary
bedrooms, bathrooms, and/or garage spaces are not
very clean. Dusty blinds, baseboards, and decor
can reveal a home that is not cleaned as often as
the online pictures may appear. This can be a
major turnoff for many homebuyers. HDR image
processing is also a tool that real estate agents
and photographers use to make a house "sparkle"
online. HDR (High Dynamic Range) processing is
slightly deceiving and unfair to the viewer.
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3.
It May Not Be As Peaceful As It Looks
One of my most powerful tools for reselling a
property is home staging. Staging has an
emotional effect on many buyers. If the home is
competing against other listings that are not
staged well, it will stand out above the rest and
usually sell very fast, even in an area that is
not as appealing. hanging out in a neighborhood
for a few hours if you are seriously considering
purchasing a home in that area. Dont let the
emotions of the online presentation persuade you
that everything is peaceful. If the neighbors are
outside, introduce yourself and try to get a feel
for the social culture of that particular street.
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Here are some professional home shopping tips to
consider when looking at homes online
Dont Get Emotionally Attached
Remember, you are being marketed to when you are
looking at homes online. Every listing is a
commercial. Just know that there are a lot of
details being left out of the listing. Only the
strongest selling points of the property are
being displayed.
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Use a GOOD Real Estate Agent
Make sure you have a REALTOR who will point out
the positive AND NEGATIVE aspects of each home.
If your agent only points out the positive
points, they are just trying to sell you a home.
Find an agent that is less of a salesperson and
more of an advisor. You should be the ultimate
decision maker and in control of the whole buying
process. Once you find a good advisor, be sure to
listen to them and USE their experience to your
advantage.
Try To Be Patient
Once you get that pre-approval letter in hand,
the desire to find a house can cause a sense of
urgency for some home buyers. Try to resist the
temptation to speed up the home buying process.
Remember, buying a home is not like buying a pair
of shoes. Its a major life-altering decision.
Impulse shopping in real estate can have
tremendously negative consequences. Get ready to
invest time and energy to get the perfect place.
It well be well worth it in the long run.
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