7 Important Questions To Ask During An Open House

Visiting open houses is a fun way to lust over a home that could be yours.  But once the magic of peeking and poking around a new place settles, it is important to take the opportunity to get down to what really matters.  But what does really matter?  We have put together a list of smart questions to ask during an open house to help you gather valuable information about the property.  You can ask these questions to the listing agent or home seller if they are available, and the answers will help you determine if the property is truly right for you.  Keep reading to learn the top 7 important questions to ask during an open house, and click this link to read the full article.

1. 'Can you tell me more about the house?'

This is a great way to break the ice and get the conversation going with owners or agents on site.

"This question may seem vague, but that's the point," says Victoria Shtainer, a luxury real estate broker with Compass. Pay attention to what is mentioned first, and—perhaps more important—what is not said, which could be a weakness. For instance, if the real estate agent raves about the home's location before praising the house itself, that could signal that the place is not in such great shape. So, feel free to probe further with the next question.