Viewing easily turns into a tour. So that the decision is not based only on the first impression, it is useful to go through the apartment and house in the same sequence.
Before entering
Evaluate the entrance, turns, guest parking and the courier path. Check how to enter the building without an agent and how far the parking space is from the elevator.
Inside the apartment
Open doors and windows, turn on the water, check pressure, smells and visible signs of leaks. Look at the condition of the air conditioning, appliances, outlets and plumbing.
Layout and storage
Imagine real furniture. Where will there be a dining table, a workplace, suitcases, household items, shoes and bicycles? A long corridor may increase the area on paper, but not the usable space.
Light, noise and temperature
Stand in silence for a few minutes. Can you hear the road, construction, elevator or public areas? Check the orientation of the windows and the likelihood of extreme heat.
House
Look at the common areas, elevators, trash, pool, gym and parking. The condition of parts often shows the quality of management more accurately than presentation.
Record the result
Take photos and videos with permission, write down questions, and don't rely on memory after multiple viewings. You need to compare the same criteria, and not the general emotional feeling.