Sometimes buyers find their future home on the first viewing. Others look at 50 homes before seeing one that checks all their boxes. It’s a good idea to see at least a few alternatives to have points of comparison.

• Look beyond the staging and decorative items to see the features and fixtures that convey the house.
• Check the condition of the home.
  Keep track of photos and notes.
  Consider possible home improvements you might want to make so you can research costs later.
• Do not forget to check out the outside of the property and the neighborhood. Hill Street has access to neighborhood insights and data to help inform your decision.
• Locate your commuter route, schools, shops, restaurants, parks and other amenities.
• If the property is a condo or located in a homeowners association, find out the fees and rules.

• Hill Street clients are always explained the key points in the multi-page contract, such as; accuracy of information, including the correct spelling of name and property address
• The effective date of the contract is important because contingencies have time limits.
• A list of contingencies, such as that the sale depends on financing, an appraisal, a satisfactory home inspection and perhaps the sale of your current home.
  Property disclosure information from the seller (State Law).
• A complete list of what conveys with the property.
  A list of required inspections, such as a home inspection and a pest inspection
  Information about hard move-in dates..
• If your offer is contingent on the sale of your home, the seller may add a “kick-out” clause, which means that the seller could accept another offer if one is made before your home is sold.