An open house is one of the best opportunities a potential homeowner will have to take stock of a home and determine if it will work for them. However, it can also be a good opportunity to discover some glaring red flags that might make it a less worthwhile investment. If you’re currently perusing the open houses in your neighborhood, here’s some things you should make sure to watch out for.
A Selling Hot-Spot
It’s well and good if you love the home you visit, but ‘location, location, location’ is a popular phrase for a reason. If you’ve noticed a lot of homes for sale in the area, this could be a sign of neighborhood issues that are less than pleasing.
An Odd Smell
Baked goods or room spray are quite common when it comes to an open house, but it’s possible that they’re masking a less-than pleasant odor. Since this can point to a hard home fix-up, it’s worth checking out the closets or the basement where a strange smell can indicate mildew or mold.
A Bad Paint Job
Paint that’s peeling may mean that a few fresh coats are long overdue, but it can also indicate moisture issues in the home that have gone untreated. As this kind of repair can cost a pretty penny, it’s worth determining if there are sealing issues with windows or doors.
A Few Obvious Fix-Ups
A sticky door or a damaged wall may not seem so bad on their own, but if you notice a few things that need to be fixed around the home, it can be a sign that there’s more afoot. If a homeowner has cared for the property during their ownership, it will likely show in small details like this.
Incomplete Construction
It may seem like a good sign to see a house that’s undergoing a renovation, but it can actually be a risk to invest in a home that’s not complete. Instead of leaving this to chance, you may want to check with the construction contractor to determine the scope of the work and when it will be finished.
An open house may be a good time to decide if you’re interested in a home, but it can also be the perfect opportunity to search for deficiencies that may end up costing you.
If you’re currently in the market for a new home, give me a call for more information – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.
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4501 E Grovers Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85032
$574,999
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,812
SqFt
Status
Active Under Contract
MLS #
6723893
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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11950 W Parkway Lane
Avondale, AZ 85323
$574,995
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,370
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6741755
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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12003 W Parkway Lane
Avondale, AZ 85323
$574,995
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,480
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6761530
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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11949 W Parkway Lane
Avondale, AZ 85323
$574,995
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,570
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6761571
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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668 E Aurora Drive
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
$574,990
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,144
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6768733
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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610 E Aurora Drive
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
$574,990
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,144
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6774531
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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3284 S 176th Drive
Goodyear, AZ 85338
$574,990
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,647
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6789061
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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10215 W Piccadilly Road
Avondale, AZ 85392
$574,990
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,456
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6728893
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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18694 N 266th Avenue
Buckeye, AZ 85396
$574,990
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,474
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6737822
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
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5881 N 193rd Drive
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
$574,990
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
3,189
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6745694
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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12963 S 183rd Avenue
Goodyear, AZ 85338
$574,990
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,900
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6763190
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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149 N Charlotte Street
Queen Valley, AZ 85118
$574,990
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,600
SqFt
Status
Active Under Contract
MLS #
6742416
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Wow, PRICED UNDER APPRAISAL VALUE! ~Owners need to move! ~SPECTACULAR CUSTOM HOME offers STUNNING 360 SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN VIEWS from your balcony & front porch! ESCAPE HARSH WINTERS in your One-Of-A-Kind PICTURESQUE VACATION HOME or FOREVER HOME! Nostalgic MAYBERRY-ESQUE Town, a rural sanctuary quiet reprieve! ~THE GOOD LIFE U DESERVE AWAITS! ~GOLF ~2 Restaurant/Cantinas ~TOWN SQUARE SOCIAL EVENTS! ~LAKESIDE Picnics ~WARM GLOW of HARDWOOD SOARING CATHEDRAL CEILINGS w/STAINED GLASS accents create UNIQUE AMBIANCE of a SKI CHALET in the DESERT! ~$220k in REMODEL/UPGRADES ~2 sep OWNER'S ENSUITE BEDROOMS ~Replumbed Home ~REBUILT BATHROOMS ~NEW FLOORS ~NEW APPLIANCES ~INTERIOR PAINT is Eco-friendly, all-natural, Real Milk Paint w/no off-gassing *GOLF+POOL/SPA MEMBERSHIPS avail at nominal fee. ...Owners cleaned all ducts with a special custom cleaning company, Arcadia Cleaners. The whole house, including the air quality, is set up perfectly for anyone with environmental allergies or for children who need a clean environment for their growing development. ***Optional***JOIN VOLUNTARY Homeowners Recreation Center Assn at ONLY $20 annually to participate in RECREATION CENTER SOCIAL EVENTS! This voluntary participation ONLY affords social events & DOES NOT extend any control by any HOA over your property; it's purely for entertainment purposes.