This House Looks Good Online, But...Argh...Not Again!?


This House Looks Good Online, But...Argh...Not Again!?
By Scott Rogers • October 18, 2019
If you're looking to buy a house right now, this might be a familiar experience... A new listing hits the market that seems to fit ALL of your needs... the right amount of square footage the right amount of bedrooms seemingly in good condition from evaluating the photos online Then, we go to view the house, and you discover that... half of the square footage is in the basement, and is poorly lit, with low ceilings one of the "bedrooms" is nowhere near a bathroom the house is in need of major cosmetic updates So, what is a buyer to do? Roll their eyes and say "not again!?!?!"? Trust nothing that they see online? Be highly skeptical of the merits of any new listing? Well, sure, those are probably reasonable responses - but in this low inventory environment, a buyer must also keep on exploring each new listing, as doubtful as they may be that it will actually meet their needs when viewed in person. You see, it is a seller's agent's job to present a house as positively as possible -- which can sometimes present a very different house online as compared to what will be understood when viewing the house in person. So -- despite your possible doubts, go ahead and rush out to that new listing that seems to meet all of your needs -- and hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised! Receive Updates by Email Recent Articles: There Are Plenty Of Types Of Houses That Exist That Just Are Not Available To Purchase Home Sales By Price Range In The City Of Harrisonburg Are You Compromising On Aspects Of Your Next Home That You Can Or Cannot Change Later? How Much Slower Are The Winter Months In Our Local Housing Market? Rockingham County and New Home Sales Drive Surge in Area Housing Market Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing Room Size Is Difficult To Understand Solely From Real Estate Photos How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings? One Out Of Four Homes Is Taking Longer Than A Month To Sell Consider The Cost Of Your Planned Renovations When Planning Your Offer
Have any questions? Contact Scott Rogers at 540-578-0102 or scott@funkhousergroup.com
Based on information from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of REALTORS® or its MLS, for the period Jan 1, 2000 through Nov 21, 2024 (unless otherwise noted).
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