Look at the house as a whole
Look at the flow between rooms, natural light, storage and the visible condition of surfaces. Note what meets your needs and what would require changes.
A visit is not an inspection. Write down the questions to ask and the items that would need a professional check.
Think about recurring costs
Beyond the price, ask about property-related costs, known work and the documents available. In a condo, the building’s information is essential.
Ask for the information you need to understand the situation; do not infer the condition of a system from a simple visual observation.
Come back to the neighbourhood
After the visit, walk around and picture your usual trips. A quiet street in the afternoon can be very different at rush hour.
Take notes right away. Comparing several visits becomes easier when impressions are recorded alongside the facts.