Suzanne Whang, host of HGTV’s House Hunters joined us to talk about house hunting
The first things that people look for when they are buying a home is not only the right location, but also the number of bedrooms, the layout and architectural style, as well as how close the property is to work, good schools, and a safe neighborhood.
It’s the surprising how objectives change from the beginning of the process to the end. Some house hunters start with a list of deal breakers at the beginning of the show, and by the end of the show, end up choosing a home that has one of those deal breakers. The emotional component factors in during the search — the objectives of a perfect home change, and items that were important go out the window when the buyers fall in love with a home.
There some surprising reasons why people walk away from a home. Parking issues, home décor, and even paint color of the walls can turn off a potential buyer. For this reason, it’s important for the seller to remove all personal photographs and items that make it seems like it’s someone else’s home. House hunters want to imagine the house being their own home, and these items make it difficult to do this.
Some people will overlook some flaws for the sake of getting a good deal quickly. Make sure you hire an inspector that you have fully checked the credentials of. It’s possible to get an inspection license just after 2 weeks, and know nothing about what you are doing. You have no recourse once you bought it if it’s not up to code and noted by the inspector in your inspection report.
