A spacious living room or oversized primary bedroom can make a home feel like the perfect fit. However, there is one question buyers rarely ask during a showing: Can the furniture they own actually make it into those rooms? A room may have plenty of space for a king-size bed or sectional sofa, but getting those items through the house can be an entirely different challenge. Room Size Is Only Part of the EquationBuyers often measure rooms to determine whether their furniture will fit. While that … [Read more...]
Why Buyers Should Check What Is Directly Above Every Bedroom
When touring a two-story home, most buyers pay attention to the size of the bedrooms, closet space, and overall layout. However, one detail that often gets overlooked is what sits directly above each bedroom. The location of upstairs rooms, plumbing, and mechanical equipment can influence how comfortable and quiet a bedroom feels long after the purchase. Upstairs Rooms Can Affect Downstairs ComfortA bedroom located beneath another bedroom may experience relatively little activity during sleeping … [Read more...]
The Door Test: Which Doors Cannot Be Open at the Same Time?
Doors seem like one of the simplest parts of a house. They open, they close, and buyers rarely give them another thought. But when several doors occupy a small area, the way they swing can create awkward little conflicts that may not become obvious until after you move in. Open the Doors TogetherDuring a showing, look for areas where multiple doors are located close together. Bathrooms, closets, laundry rooms, pantries, garages, and small hallways are particularly useful places to check. Open … [Read more...]
The Shower Test: What Happens When You Turn On a Second Faucet?
Most buyers know to turn on faucets during a home tour. They check whether water flows, glance underneath sinks, and may test the shower. But a home rarely operates with only one plumbing fixture running at a time. A more revealing question is what happens when water is being used in two places at once. Test More Than One FixtureIf appropriate during your evaluation of the property, try running water at one fixture while another is already operating.For example, what happens at the shower when a … [Read more...]
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