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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

By Sharon Harris


Many people are increasingly looking to purchase a house and turn it into a home for them or their families. The real estate market is generally on the rise with more and more people looking for properties. Given this increased demand in the market, finding a suitable Big Sky quality home is easy. However, with the many houses in supply, it is essential to have a good checklist of exactly what to look for in one. It is not enough to move in a house that you fall in love with, there are a lot of other things to consider.

Many people believe that the home they buy will be the last one they live in. While they may not intend to move out, unexpected opportunities elsewhere might see them looking for a new place to live. This might be a promotion, getting a new job in a different area or other reasons like security. Due to this, it is essential to find a place that has a great resell price to avoid making losses.

Look for a house that can easily retain its market value even years down the line. This does not mean that it must be a flip. It only means that even if you live in it, it can still fetch a good price if the need to sell arises. Thus, one can rest assured that any investment made in terms of money and time will not be in vain. This makes it easy to move out without worries. It is also suitable during emergencies to sell it fast.

The home should have the right size that the buyer wants. However, buy one that not only fits your family but also a majority of the population. This makes it easier to sell it later if the need arises. Many people with a small family look for one with three bedrooms while a large family will go for five or more. Single people and couples prefer on or two bedrooms minimum.

In terms of square feet, a suitable home will have over one thousand. This size can comfortably accommodate any expansion such as a garage or an extra room. In addition, most marketable properties are less than two thousand feet because of price and affordability. This makes it highly marketable and affordable at the same time to a majority of people.

A quality home will have a well-maintained structure starting from the foundation and basement up to the roof. An unsound structure is costly due to repairs irrespective of the purchase price. Stay away from any property that has any of the following problems such as cracks on the walls and foundation, termite infestation, electrical issues, plumbing problems, mold and water damage.

A quality home has a good interior design and decorations this includes the paint, wall designs, floor type, finishing on doors and windows as well as fireplace if available. Other things to look out for are central air conditioning, furniture, fittings and a garage.

It is important to look at the neighborhood that the home is situated. Check for safety and crime rates, noise pollution, neighbors, child offenders, infrastructure and roads. If the family has children, a school district is a good place to live.




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