What is the etiquette on opening closets when looking at homes?
Simply put, if the door’s closed, it’s off limits? Or sense you’re looking at buying the place, anything goes? Thanks!
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Simply put, if the door’s closed, it’s off limits? Or sense you’re looking at buying the place, anything goes? Thanks!
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Anything goes! Closet space is a selling feature.
If I’m buying a house I want to see every part of it. Inside the closets, up in the attic, even the crawl space under the house. If a person is trying to sell then they should know this and box up anything they don’t want seen.
closet space is important. and you don’t want to let water damage stay hidden behind those doors.
you should also check the water pressure in the house too. that means flushing toilets and turning on showers.
When you are going to purchase a home you look every where, even the basement and/or attic, pantry, cupboards, every place to make sure the space is adequate. The skies the limit on this one!
You have to look at everything… if you are thinking in buying/renting.
Plus, probably the door is closed because it would look any good if you get into a house with all doors/cabinets open… no?
When you are walking through a house always look in the closets!! It is not rude to explore every feature of the house. Sometimes people don’t buy houses because of the closet space. It is very important that you are informed on the entire house. This is going to be the biggest and most expensive purchase you ever make. Look everywhere!!!!
You can look at things that will go with the house, like closets, cabinets, under the sinks, etc. You can’t open dresser drawers or refrigerators (unless the refrigerator is part of the sale, but it usually isn’t). You can try the stove, but not the toaster. You just have to leave their personal property alone. No trying on shoes! Don’t take a beer! I’ve seen prospective buyers do both.
You can and should check out the closets, but do not comment on any personal belongings you see inside. Do not make any faces, don’t smile, don’t ask where they got that dress. You are just looking at the space.