Online viewing is a convenient option for people who are moving from far away or who are busy.
However, there are some parts that are difficult to understand through the screen. Deciding what points to look at will reduce mistakes.
Let me show you one by one from the front door.
When viewing online, it is difficult to understand the relative position of the entire room.
It will be easier to visualize the space if you walk through it in the order you would actually walk through, such as entering through the front door, hallway, kitchen, living room, water area, storage, and balcony.
Look closely around the window
Sunlight, view, and distance from neighboring buildings affect the comfort of living.
Check the outside of the window, the curtain rail, the screen door, whether the window is opened or closed, and the distance from the road or railway. If possible, it will be easier to make a decision if you see it during the daytime.
Compensate for sounds and smells with questions.
Noises and smells are difficult to convey accurately online.
Ask the person in charge about any concerns you may have, such as noise from the road, noise from neighboring rooms, smells from common areas, exhaust from restaurants, etc.
If you ask, ``Are there any sounds that bother you while you're there?'' you'll be more likely to get a specific answer.
Don't forget to measure
Refrigerators, washing machines, beds, sofas, curtains, etc. need to be of the wrong size.
Even if you look online, make sure you can measure the necessary areas. In particular, the washing machine storage area, refrigerator storage area, entrance width, and delivery route are important.
summary
Online previews are convenient, but you cannot pick up all the information you will get on-site.
Decide on a viewing order and ask questions about window areas, sounds, smells, measurements, and common areas. If you make a checklist in advance, it will be easier to make decisions even when looking through a screen.