What to wear when looking at houses ?

hazyjo

Jeans if they're smart? I'd wear any jeans. Obviously if you're straight off a building site, it wouldn't be acceptable, but otherwise wear whatever you'd be wearing on a weekend. Strange question lol.

I've turned up to view a house to find the owner lounging around in her PJs on the sofa!

Definitely would not be poking around at wiring and looking in lofts unless you both actually like the house! Stuff for a second viewing, I'd say. If you're travelling a long way to view, etc, maybe okay it through the agent first. I certainly would not be prepared for a viewer to want to look in my loft.

One, it'll probably be full of junk, two, they might not have a loft ladder (I've never had one), and three, a lot of dirt falls out of mine and I'd want a sheet or something down first (of course, there might be a four if you're along the Norman Bates lines!). Would also feel a bit weird at a stranger poking around on a first viewing when I'd not even know if they liked the place or not.

I thought it a bit odd when I had a first viewer who turned on every tap and checked every kitchen cupboard (I had lots). She didn't offer so obviously didn't like it, but it can't have been the water or cupboards that put her off so I personally found it a bit rude and intrusive. If you like the place and want to offer, that's different.

Jx

ILW

sirmosh wrote: »

Generally speaking I'd say if you're in a position to buy a house then you're unlikely to be a particularly scruffy person any way.

You are just so wrong there.

Tenyearstogo

I always take my shoes off in other people's homes so I would wear socks without holes when house viewing.

Quizzical_Squirrel

Something that can be boiled clean afterwards, if necessary.

Ellie007

Quizzical_Squirrel wrote: »

Something that can be boiled clean afterwards, if necessary.

PMSL!!! I have viewed that sort of house!

Dan-Dan

Tenyearstogo wrote: »

I always take my shoes off in other people's homes so I would wear socks without holes when house viewing.

Whereas when you go shopping or down the pub , you sometimes choose socks WITH holes in ?

ILW

Dan-Dan wrote: »

Whereas when you go shopping or down the pub , you sometimes choose socks WITH holes in ?

If they didn't have holes, how would you get your feet in them?

ACG

Ellie007 wrote: »

PMSL!!! I have viewed that sort of house!

Ive had appointments in those sorts of houses!

"Take a seat"
Me looking round... where?! dirty clothes and feral kids everywhere.

I swear my exams never prepared me for this job!

Never a dull day, i love my job.

Anyway back to the OP, wear what you want. I usually just go in jeans, tshirt and trainers. Although if its after work then i might have gone in my suit. It doesnt matter, theyre not going to try and get an extra £500 out of you because your in a suit... theyre going to try and do that no matter what your wearing.

Contessa

My house viewing look is "clean and tidy". I always wear socks and shoes that are easy to slip on and off as I ask if the vendor would like shoes to be removed.

StuC75

second the clean footwear \ socks to avoid a mess, though sometimes you may want to reconsider taking shoes off if looks grim - but would generally think if its light carpet then ask them, its just being polite.

though best to look at the garden last as thats where muck can be transferred onto shoes..