Two Ways To Gauge The Noise Level In Your Condo Before You Buy
Posted on: 30 December 2016
There are many advantages to purchasing a condo, but one of the more distinct drawbacks is it can get a bit noisy. If you prefer a place that's relatively peaceful and quiet, then scoping out the noise levels at your potential abode is tantamount. Here are two ways you can see how loud things may get at the real estate for sale you're thinking of buying.
Visit When People are Home
Home walk throughs typically occur during the day when neighbors are at work or out running errands. As a result, it's easy to be lulled into thinking the place is quieter than it really is. To get a more accurate picture of how life will be in your new home, visit the condo in the evening and/or on weekends when people are likely to be around.
In addition to visiting every room in the condo to get an idea of the type of interior noise you may encounter, open the windows to see how loud the exterior sounds may be. This is particularly important if you live near a busy street that may be constant source of road noise. If the units surrounding your condo are vacant, bring a friend and have him or her visit the other units and make noise to see if you can hear anything.
It's important to note that if you can hear your neighbors inside the condo, they can hear you too. This means you may need to invest in rugs and other sound dampening accessories to avoid being nuisance to the people around you.
Take a Walk Around the Neighborhood
Another thing you can do is tour the neighborhood to learn about who lives in the building and the surrounding area. You can get a good sense of the type of noise pollution you'll have to deal with based on the demographics of the area.
For instance, you're more likely to have noise issues if your building is primarily filled with families who have children, especially young kids. On the other hand, things tend to be much quieter if the area caters to the retirement crowd.
Touring the neighborhood can also uncover unexpected sources of noise. For instance, the pond near the building may be delightful to look at, but may attract birds that have nothing better to do than squawk and chirp all day.
Finding a quiet condo is possible with a little bit of effort. Contact a real estate agent for help hunting down the right home for you.
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