Questions For Your Real Estate Agent at an Open House
Looking for a new home can be exciting and fun, but it is nice to have a real estate agent who can help you along the way. One of the most exciting parts is visiting open houses. Your real estate agent can be a big asset when it comes to open houses. 
An agent knows the right questions to ask during an open house and can help stay informed. You can see the house and see where you stand as a potential buyer. They can also help you weigh the pros and cons of the open house.
When you walk into a home and everything looks great, you still need to do your due diligence. Ask about any testing that has been done or any potential issues that the home has or might have. If the home was built before 1978, an agent will know what to look for including mold, asbestos, radon, lead paint and soil. Other questions you might find helpful are what’s the flood zoning, how old is the roof, furnace and major appliances, what are the average utility costs, and have there been any major renovations to the home? An agent can help you decide if it is worth putting in an offer on a home depending on the answers to the above questions.
A home might have great curb appeal and be your dream home inside, but if it is in a bad area, that is not good. A listing agent may not have specifics on an area but they can direct you to websites that have the answers. Agents can tell you about nearby parks, restaurants, and shopping.
Remember choosing a real estate agent is one of the most important steps. An agent can help you with the important questions to ask when at an open house.
