Five Easy Ways to Remember Five Homes in One Day
Looking for a house or condo is almost like having a part-time job. You work all week and then schedule a day filled with home viewings. After looking at five Arlington VA homes in one day, all the details start to get fuzzy when you try to decide your favorites. Whether you are an investor or looking for your first home, there are five easy ways to remember five homes when you look at them in one day:
? Take along a notebook. Use any notebook you feel comfortable with and jot down notes as you go. This easy, cost-effective method is old-fashioned but reliable. Just like grade school, you can review your notes to refresh your memory later.
? Create a binder. If you are the organizational type, this method works well. I will print out each listing for you so all you need to do is punch holes in them and put them in a binder. When you visit the homes, take notes right on the listing. You will have the original listing, a photo of the home and your own opinions in one simple place so you can compare notes.
? Make a photo journal. For digital camera enthusiasts, you can actually film each house you see. Take pictures or videos, add notes and replay your footage when you get home to relive the home viewing experience. This is great if you have an out of town advisor you want to keep in the loop.
? Use index cards. Another traditional organizational method that works well is using index cards. Jot down information about each home on an index card, including the multiple listing number, address and important facts about the home such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. When you see the home in person, add your detailed notes about it. After a day of showings, review your index cards and file them in a box so you can make a final comparative analysis after looking at several Arlington VA homes.
? Use your PDA or cell phone. High tech home viewers can record information about homes on their PDA or cell phone and take pictures or streaming video during showings. You can review this information at your convenience to make a decision about the best Arlington VA homes.
Keeping track of the Arlington VA homes you look at with some type of journal will help you make the best decision. You can make a list of pros and cons from your journal to find that happily ever after home of your dreams.
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