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Why Go To Open Houses Even If You Don’t Want To Move?

July 12, 2022 by Lisa Eagan

Why Go To Open Houses Even If You Don't Want To Move?If you take a drive around your neighborhood, there is a high chance that you will see a bunch of houses for sale. All of a sudden, you feel a bit of curiosity strike you. You might not be looking to move, but you might want to go look at that house anyway. There is nothing wrong with doing so! There are several reasons why you should still go and take a look at houses that are for sale even if you are not looking to move.

You Can Estimate The Value Of Your House

One of the first reasons why you should check out an open house is that you get an estimate of the value of your home. Your house is an investment, and it is important to treat it as such. You can’t look up a stock ticker symbol for your house, but you can take a look at what other houses in your neighborhood are selling for. You can use this information to estimate the value of your home.

You Get Decorating Ideas

If you are looking for a way to remodel your house, you may want to figure out what is trendy right now. If you take a look at an open house, the style should be current because it is for sale. You can get some great ideas that you might want to use to update your own house.

You Learn What To Avoid

Even though it is important to figure out what you want to do with your house, it is also important to figure out what you don’t want to do. There may be an awkward living room configuration, there might be something blocking a major window, or you might notice a converted room that did not work out. Make a mental note of this.

Check Out A Few Open Houses

The next time you see an open house in your neighborhood, consider showing up. Sure, you might get a free snack out of it, but this is also an opportunity to take a look at what is “in,” what the prices look like right now, and what you might want to avoid in your own house. 

 

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