Agents Can Save Home Buyers Time by Looking at Homes in Advance

Heck, it's fun to look at homes even if you're not a buyer. I love previewing homes and try to do it on a regular basis.

But not all buyers have oodles of time to spend house hunting. Most start their home searches online. They scroll through endless inventory, click on virtual tours, examine every photograph, and some even zoom in on the Google map feature to check out the street scene, neighboring homes and the types of trees in the yard.

By the time buyers are ready to view homes in person, they have a pretty good idea of the type of home they want. I respect my buyers' time and try to save them the hassle of trekking through unsuitable homes by looking at homes for them. If your agent has the time, why not ask your agent if it's possible? . . . read more about looking at homes.

More Articles by Elizabeth Weintraub, click below:

• Finding the Right Home
  
• Open House Etiquette for Buyers
  
• Why Hire an Agent?

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_{At the time of writing, Elizabeth Weintraub, DRE # 00697006, is a Broker-Associate at Lyon Real Estate in Sacramento, California.}