Home showings: An important step of the home purchasing process

by Jennifer Louden 10/08/2023

In a fast-paced seller’s market, homebuyers may feel pressured to skip the home showing process. Once you find a nice listing online, it may become contingent in a matter of a few days, depending on where the home is located. 

However, pictures online may not tell you the full “story” of what the home has to offer - this is why it’s crucial to attend a home showing to get a better idea if the property meets your expectations. 


Home showings are commitment free 

As home showings are commitment free, a buyer can review their options and proceed accordingly. After seeing a home in person, a buyer may want to set up a follow-up showing to confirm if the property matches or exceeds their expectations.

For this reason, it’s beneficial to prepare plenty of great questions about the home, so you can learn as much as possible about the property. 


Home showings provide a closer look

During a showing, a buyer walks through the house with a real estate agent who can guide them through the home. Depending on the size of the house, the showing may take 30 minutes or even a few hours. However, it’s crucial to make the most of this time. 

It’s beneficial to take notes, pictures if allowed, and really take the time to figure out if the property matches with your lifestyle and goals. 


Home showings are an important homebuying step 

With the guidance of a real estate agent, a home showing can be a crucial step in deciding your next move as a homebuyer. You may discover, in person, that the property is in proximity to great local parks and resources, or has great access to natural lighting that wasn’t revealed in pictures seen online. 

By viewing a home in person, you can better gauge if a property is right for you and our household and proceed with the course best fitting your needs. 


About the Author
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Jennifer Louden

The big question.... 

What can I do for you that is different than any other Realtor or Real Estate Broker?  The answer is Personal Service.                            

I will work for you, at your comfort level, not pressuring you to look at, or buy homes that you are not interested in.  Buyers, I will not entice you to overspend and be house poor. Sellers, you always choose your selling price.  I will inform you of the current market and the trends that I see.  I never make choices for you.  I inform. All decisions are yours to make.  I am only an extension of you, doing as you instruct.   I will call you, text you or email you on a time schedule that you would prefer. Frequently if you desire; or not, depending on your requests. I will be working for you; and with you, doing my very best at all times.

My name is Jennifer Louden and I really enjoy helping you.