Wednesday, April 17, 2013


REALTOR® News & Views
 
Submitted by Marc Chadbourne, Broker OceanGate Realty 151 Newbury St.Portland, ME04101
 
 
Open House Tips

 

Are you planning to visit some Open Houses this weekend? Here are some tips from your local real estate professionals to help make the visit useful and comfortable.

 

Just walk in. You don't have to knock or ring the doorbell.

 

As a courtesy to the seller please sign in so they know how many attended the Open House.

 

If you are a serious buyer and already have an agent, tell the agent hosting the open house. In fact, when you sign in, write the name of your agent next to your name.

 

Don't apologize if you are not a serious buyer. It's okay to look and often times this is the early part of the process when deciding to buy or sell.

 

Wear shoes that can easily be removed and do so if the situation warrants.

 

Feel free to look in every nook, cranny and cupboard. Turn on faucets, open windows. But please return things just as you found them.

 

You don't have to like the house and constructive comments are welcomed but keep unkind comments to yourself. Sometimes the owner is in the house!

 

Bring a camera, chances are it is O.K. to take pictures but ask the listing agent for permission before you do.

 

Remember, you are not just buying a house you are buying into a neighborhood. Check out the surroundings. Ask yourself if the house — no matter how nice or great a price — is really in the area you want to live.

 

Ask away! Information concerning comparable home sales in the neighborhood, homeowner association dues, utility bills, the school district or anything else that is important to you. That is why we are here!

 

Brought to you by the Greater Portland Board of REALTORS®

Submitted by Marc Chadbourne, Broker Ocean Gate Realty 151 Newbury St. Portland, ME 04101

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