“What should you really be looking for during a showing?” Most buyers walk in and fall in love with the pretty stuff—the backsplash, the staging, the paint colors—and completely overlook the things that will actually affect their day-to-day life and long-term costs.
After helping buyers and sellers for over a decade, I can tell you that the most important features aren’t always the ones that photograph well. Things like the foundation, drainage, roof age, windows, layout, natural light, structural integrity, and storage may not grab your attention right away, but they are what determine how comfortable, functional, and cost-effective the home will be over time.
These factors impact everything—from your energy bills and maintenance costs to how the home feels when you’re living in it day after day. Small inconveniences like poor lighting or awkward layouts become major annoyances over time. Deferred maintenance on things like the roof or foundation can lead to big-ticket repairs that strain your budget later.
The homes that truly feel good long-term are the ones built on solid essentials, not just pretty finishes. So while it’s easy to get swept up in style, it’s the substance that really matters. If you want a simple checklist to help you stay focused during showings and avoid costly surprises down the road, reach out and I’ll send it your way.
I’m Tanja Odzak, Realtor with eXp Realty. I help people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay! With over $90 Million in homes sold and a decade of experience, I know how to help you win in any market. Call me today and let’s get you going!
I’m a Top Producing Realtor® in the OAKLAND / BERKELEY / EAST BAY AREA. I’ve been in the San Francisco East Bay Area since I came up to do my undergrad at UC Berkeley (a long time ago!), with a short stint at UC Davis while getting my Master’s. I take my duties as a Realtor® and Fiduciary very seriously, I enjoy educating my sellers and buyers along the way. Putting People, Before Profit.
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