Home Elements to View Online Prior to a Showing Request
- Adam Garrett
- Jun 27, 2023
- 12 min read
Updated: Feb 21
In this article, I wanted to briefly go over the most important elements to view online prior to showings for buyers. Keep in mind that buyer preferences may vary substantially, & some items not highlighted might be very important to you, so be sure to keep those in mind as well.
Items to Look for Prior to Requesting a Showing Directly Within the MLS Listing:
Use a Laptop or a Desktop, Not a Phone to View Property/Area Elements
Green, Red, & Purple Notation Used Below
Top of Listing from REIN MLS Portal: Map View (i.e. Flood Zones), Virtual Tour, Status, & Yr Built
Middle of Listing from REIN MLS Portal: Pictures, Remarks, & Notes Section for Your Personal Reference
3rd Section of Listing from REIN MLS Portal: General Description - Market Time, HOA/Condo Fees, Disclosures, School Districts
4th Section of Listing from REIN MLS Portal: Property Features - Style, Acreage, 1st Floor Bedrooms, Parking
5th Section of Listing from REIN MLS Portal: Utility - Heating, Cooling, Water Type, & Sewer Type
Agent Remarks That You Won't See Directly Without an Agent
If You're not Looking on MLS, Check for Phantom Property Availability
Agent Restricted Items to Look for Prior to Requesting a Showing:
Agent Restricted Items Introduction
Agent Restricted Items Potentially: Get an idea of the neighborhood values by going to Zillow. or larger area values on Neighborhood Scout
Agent Restricted Items: Check For Crime
Agent Restricted Items: Check School Districts
Agent Restricted Items Potentially: Visuals Generally & Get a Visual From An Aerial View
Agent Restricted Items Potentially: Get a Visual From A Street View (Google Maps)
Agent Restricted Items Potentially: Get a Visual From A 3D View (Google Maps)
For more content to research, see my Master Spreadsheet for Prospective Home Purchase Considerations.
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