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ellers aren’t the only ones who need to prepare for a show day. It’s important that buyers attend a show day armed with the questions that will give them the information they need to make an informed property purchase decision. If you’re a potential buyer, ask these questions for each room of the house:
Kitchen Has the kitchen been renovated at any point? If so, what kind of renovations? Renovations would be a huge plus as nothing in the kitchen will have to be replaced for quite a while. Tip: If the kitchen has linoleum floors, wood paneling or wallpaper, chances are it hasn’t had a renovation for a while. 52
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Lounge What’s underneath the carpets? Was the flooring recently redone? It’s important to know whether the subflooring beneath the carpets is going to need replacing soon. Redoing a floor is a large expense and replacing it could be a deal-breaker.
Tip: Termite infestations are likely to have occurred in the skirting boards or window frames, so these are good places to check.
Bedrooms What are the dimensions of the bedrooms?
Have there been any infestations of termites or other pests?
Make sure you know the exact dimensions of your furniture, to make sure it will fit into the bedrooms. Things like beds, desks, dressing tables and bookcases should be measured in advance.
If the home has experienced infestation in the past, it could experience an infestation in the future. Find out where and how the damage has been fixed.
Tip: Ask about the dimensions of the bedrooms, to figure out whether it’s necessary to spend money on new furniture.
