Set your priorities
Determine the budget, space, type of building and commutes that matter most to your household.
Rank your criteria so you can compare properties consistently from one visit to the next.
Examine the condition and available information
Note visible work and the questions to ask about maintenance, renovations and inclusions.
Have the appropriate professional checks done; a visual visit cannot confirm every aspect of a house.
Explore the area around the address
Test the trips to your regular destinations and observe parking, noise and local services.
One street can offer a very different experience from another, even a few minutes away.