Tips For Making The Most Of Your Virtual House Hunt

Social distancing is one of the most responsible things you can do right now—both to

protect your health and the health of the people in your community. And with social

distancing in full swing, searching for a home in the traditional sense—including going to

tour homes in person—is getting put on the back burner.

But just because you can’t see homes in person doesn’t mean your home search has to

suffer! A recent article from realtor.com outlined tips for conducting a virtual house hunt

that’s just as good as the real thing, including:

● Look for red flags in listing photos. You don’t want to waste your time

virtually touring homes that aren’t going to be the right fit. When going

through a listing, look for red flags that might indicate that a listing isn’t what

it seems—and isn’t worth your time (for example, photos that are stretched in

an effort to make the room look bigger, or a complete lack of photos of the

home’s interior).

● Ask your real estate agent to go into detail during virtual tours. Thanks to

technology like Zoom or FaceTime, your agent can take you on a virtual tour

of potential properties. But video doesn’t catch all the small details you would

catch if you were physically in the space (like the finishes on cabinets, or

crown molding on the ceiling)—so make sure to ask your agent to talk you

through those details.

● Check out the neighborhood. There are a ton of interactive map tools on the

internet that will give you insights into a potential home’s neighborhood—so

make sure you use them.

Bottom line? If you’re looking for a home right now, you’re going to have to get creative

with your home search. But with a little creativity, technology, and patience, there’s no

reason your virtual home search can’t be just as effective as a traditional search!

Whether you're ready to buy or sell your home, feel free to contact me.

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