Open House Tip: What To Look For During a Viewing?

 




So you have found something that caught your eye, and it's now time for a viewing. Whether it is a charming city apartment in Kota Kinabalu or a landed house in Penampang, an open house is really your best chance to know the honest story behind the pictures.


How do you ensure you get the most out of the visit? The following are some important things you need to check into during your next house viewing so that you can make a confident and informed choice.


🔍 1. Look Beneath First Impressions

Decoration, color palette, and lighting are all chronological adornments; the buyer is buying the place, not the furniture.


✔️ Look at the layout.

✔️ Measure the size of the rooms; you might need to bring your tape, if needed.

✔️ Envision your own furniture within the space.


Something should be clear by now: trendy interiors can barely hide structural problems and awkward layouts. 


🚿 2. Test Whatever Is Possible 

Open all cabinets and tap things if you want; in fact, you should.


✔️ Switch every light on.

✔️ Flush all toilets.

✔️ The water: check the pressure and drainage.

✔️ Doors and windows: scrutinize their ease of opening and closing.


These little details can say a lot about the maintenance of the home.


🌬️ 3. Examine the Natural Light & Ventilation

A bright and airy house is appealing, and therefore energy-saving too.


✔️ Open the curtains and the windows

✔️ Observe the sunlight entering at various intervals during the day

✔️ Look for stale or overly humid spots because that is an indicator of bad airflow 


📍 4. Study the Surroundings

The location can make or break your experience.


✔️ Visit during different times of the day (peak traffic hours will give you the best exposure)

✔️ Look into nearby roads, schools, and other utilities

✔️ Hear the noise, from neighbors, road traffic, or construction sites


What seems quiet in the morning may get loud at night.


💸 5. Ask About Fees & Long-Term Costs

If in high rises, it is always a good thing to ask about:


✔️ The monthly maintenance fee

✔️ The sinking fund (if applicable)

✔️ Management record of achievement

✔️ Parking allocation and access for visitors





Such ongoing costs should be factored into your overall purchase price, so ask about them early on.


🧠 6. Ask Questions (No Matter How Hard)

Never be afraid to ask an agent or a developer's representative:


How long has the unit been marketed?


Why is the owner selling?


Are there any known issues or damages recently repaired?


Can I get a copy of the layout or floor plan?


A good agent should embrace your questions and your doubts.


✅ Final Thought: Be Observant & Make Notes

Take photos, make notes, and do not rely on your memory, especially when viewing multiple units. Sometimes, it's the little things that can make all the difference.



If it's your first time viewing properties, don't worry. With the right pointers, it gets easier every time.


Want a Tour Around Properties in KK?

Jesselton Property goes for customer satisfaction throughout the entire transaction process, including viewing, booking, and key handover.


Let us work together so that you can find the right home, the smart way.

📩Drop us a DM or WhatsApp our hotline contact number to schedule your first confident viewing.

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