10 Must Ask Questions for First-Home Buyers When Buying A New Home  
                     10 Must Ask Questions for First-Home 
Buyers When Buying A New Home
Visit the House with A Checklist
BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME IS SURELY NOT A SMALL PURCHASE OF 
YOUR LIFE. SO, TAKE THE TIME TO VIEW IT AND WORK CAREFULLY.
THINK ABOUT:
AREA: WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SURROUNDINGS AND 
NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE HOUSE AND THE PEOPLE YOU SEE THERE? 
WHAT AMENITIES DO YOU HAVE IN THE AREA?
HOUSE OUTSIDE: WHAT DOES THE ROOF LOOK LIKE? IS THE 
HOUSE NOT CROOKED? ARE THE FRAMES IN GOOD CONDITION?
HOUSE INSIDE: WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE LAYOUT? WHAT DO 
THE WALLS AND CEILINGS LOOK LIKE? ARE THE BATHROOM AND 
KITCHEN IN PERFECT CONDITION, OR DOES A LOT NEED TO BE 
DONE BEFORE IT WORKS AND LOOKS TO YOUR FULL 
SATISFACTION?
IT IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT TO OPEN ALL KITCHEN CABINETS 
DURING THE VIEWING, BUT ALSO TO ASK GOOD QUESTIONS TO 
THE SELLER OR SELLING AGENT. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO THINK 
ABOUT IT? FIRST-HOME BUYERS, WHO ARE GOING TO VIEW A 
HOUSE SOON, SHOULD ASK THESE 10 QUESTIONS ANYWAY 
BEFORE BUYING A NEW HOME.
2.“Has The Seller Already Found 
Another Home?” 
If the answer to this question is “Yes”, 
then you can count on the seller to want 
to sell as soon as possible. It just depends 
on how quickly the seller can get into his 
or her new home. So be sure to ask about 
this before buying your first home. If 
you know whether and how quickly the 
seller can move into the next home, you 
will immediately have an indication of 
when you can move into the house 
yourself. Important to know, of course.  
“How Long Has This House Been For 
Sale”
It is important to ask how long the house 
has been for sale. This gives you insight 
into how popular the home is. Is the house 
being for sale for more than six months? 
Then there is a better chance that the 
sellers will agree to a lower offer. After all, 
they have been waiting for a buyer for a 
long time. The longer the house is for sale, 
the lower you can bet your opening offer.  
How Long Has The Seller Lived 
in The House
Imagine that it turns out that the sellers 
are already moving after a very short 
time. Then you probably get the feeling 
that there is a catch. Thus, it is always 
beneficial to ask this question. Be sure 
to check whether previous sellers have 
all moved quickly. That can indicate 
problems that you are not waiting for, 
for example, in the neighbourhood. You 
better find out right away. 
What about the costs for the 
maintenance of the house
You probably prefer buying a new home 
where you do not have too much 
maintenance. That is why it is useful to 
ask how much the maintenance has cost 
the seller approximately. What has the 
seller already tackled? Maybe the window 
frames have just been painted and some 
roof tiles replaced. That saves you work 
and money. Is there something that needs 
to be replaced about the house? Of 
course, the seller knows that best.  
Why is the house being sold?
Always try to find out the reason why the 
property is being sold from the seller or the 
selling real estate agent. Is the seller 
divorced, or does he or she have a job on 
the other side of the country? That is, of 
course, slightly different than that there are 
problems with the neighbours or that there 
are defects in the home. In addition, you can 
get information from the reason for the 
move about how quickly the seller wants to 
get rid of the house.  
Are There Many Other 
Interested People
If you are a fan of the property and are 
considering making a bid, it is smart to 
know if you have competition. Ask not 
only how many people have already 
come to see but also whether a bid has 
already been made. The selling agent 
may not tell you about the number of 
other bids but about how many people 
have made a bid.  
What is it Like to live in 
This Neighbourhood
Ask the seller or real estate agent
 exactly what the neighbourhood is like 
to live in. Is it recommended, or does the 
seller think there are any downsides? 
Please note, what is less pleasant for him 
or her can actually be a relief for you. So 
always ask for the reason behind an 
opinion before buying your first home.  
What is the cause of any 
defects? 
Get a good impression of the property 
condition during the viewing. Are there 
damp spots or cracks on the walls? What 
does the crawl space look like? If you 
notice something about the house, 
immediately ask the questions to the 
seller.  
Ask why, for example, moisture spots can 
be seen and what the seller has already 
done to prevent or improve this.
How much money do you spend on 
monthly costs for gas and light, 
among other things
It is not surprising to ask what gas and 
light costs per month. This will help you 
know what you should ultimately pay 
for the home. Ask immediately what 
the energy label is during the 
viewing.   
Are there things I can take 
over
In principle, you buy a house without a 
movable property. But maybe the seller 
would like to leave certain things in the 
house. Or who knows, maybe you have 
your eye on something. If you want to 
take over the movable property from 
the seller, you must make good 
agreements about this.  
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