If you plan to be looking for a new home in New Orleans anytime this winter,
before long you will find yourself having to pare down your list of ‘eligibles’—the
properties that you ask your New Orleans real estate agent to include on your gotta-see-this-one list.
The better job you do in whittling down that list, the
more efficient your tour of properties will be. That’s not just a time-saver,
either: the fact is, you’ll be more sharp-eyed and energetic when visiting
prospective homes if you don’t waste time and energy on those that you could
have eliminated beforehand. Some earmarks:
1. Houses that have been on the market for a
long time
Area homes that have been on the market for more than 90
days probably have something about them that’s made them less appealing to
buyers. If I am your New Orleans agent, I
will research to find out what the sticking point has been. It could be a
factor that doesn’t bother you; if so, you might be in line for a true bargain!
2. Houses hiding deferred expenses
When you come up with a budget for your new New Orleans home,
it’s easy to overlook deferred expenses that might bust that budget—especially
if the property is otherwise appealing. Keep your eyes open and red flag areas
that seem to indicate unusually deferred maintenance. And be ready to ask your
inspector for a professional opinion.
3. Homes with impaired resale potential
Although you won’t be selling your New Orleans new home any
time soon, sophisticated buyers will usually try to put themselves in the mindset
of a typical future buyer. That’s because they know that sometimes unique,
idiosyncratic features that they themselves value can sometimes present
obstacles to the average homebuyer. We never know what direction life can take;
we may have to consider moving again sooner than expected—and if so, you’ll be happy
that you tilted toward a new home with superior mass appeal.
If you’re about to go house hunting this winter, you can count my help as your experienced New
Orleans agent. I’m ready to get to work for you!
Terez Harris NOLA Real Estate Group
(504)297-2619
Keller
Williams Realty New Orleans 8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 504-862-0100
Each
office independently owned and operated. All brokers licensed in the state of
Louisiana.
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