“Buying a home is a big step up into another echelon of society, of respect, and of, well, responsibility…that is 100 percent worth it.”
We all totally agree with this, don’t we?

If you are at a phase where you’re ready to own your first home, this article is specially crafted to help you ease the decision of selecting your home.

Buying a home is a significant milestone as it does not just apply to you and your partner, but also to the future generations who are going to grow and dwell inside, it is also about the comfort of your seniors and lastly, comes the society you want to live in.

The very first step towards making this important decision is a walkthrough of the property you have shortlisted. Whenever you plan to visit your potential home, relying on your gut feeling alone is not enough. There are a few more details and considerations you need to check while you plan a visit.  Below is a quick checklist that you can keep handy while doing your first walkthrough in order to make an informed and well assessed decision.

• Go through the brochure thoroughly prior to making the visit
• Go with someone who can help you with their perspective so you’re not confused – It can be your parents, spouse, friends, colleague or someone who has recently bought a new home. You can also take the architect with you for professional advice related to home design and decor.
• Find out about the construction company, their customer service, their visibility, reliability and speak to friends or relatives residing in their properties if you have connections or check out their online reviews
• Check the overall construction quality –  frame structure, flooring, finishing and quality of products used
• Check the usable area compared to the outdoor space available. In case of an apartment, look for the balconies, windows, storage area, etc.
• While on the apartment tour, ensure you carry the brochure with you to compare the actual versus what’s mentioned in the brochure
• Enquire about the possession date as well as the booking ratio
• Check in detail about the amenities and activities around the property
• While taking the tour, check whether there is sufficient air and light entering into the home
• Checkout all the areas of the house to visualize you turning it into your home
• Check about the water and electricity availability in that area
• Inquire about the buying procedure and after sales customer service
• Know more about the payment terms, existing offers and financing options

Go with the gut feeling, but keep your mind open! The power of being informed and having conducted your home visit thoroughly will definitely help you make the right decision.