Property Preview Tours

Laguna Beach homes are as much an attraction as the beach itself. A lot of owners put a premium on good curb appeal, even when they're not selling their homes. Professional landscaping, impressive architecture, and a magnificent natural backdrop all add up to make Laguna Beach one of the most attractive areas in Orange County.

But you don't just buy a home based on how it looks from the streets. More often than not, the pictures you see on the listing are “best view” pictures-they show homes from the best angles and with the best lighting. That's why our service includes property preview tours. We let you see the real picture and evaluate homes from a buyer's point of view. With a LagunaOC.com preview tour, you can be sure you're getting what you pay for.

Why Take Property Preview Tours?

It's impossible to capture every detail of a home with just a handful of pictures. In fact, they leave out the most important details: the paint job, the cracks on the floor, the foundation, the room-to-room floor plan. With a preview tour, you can see the space for yourself and inspect it in more detail. And if you decide to buy it, a tour would give you a better idea of how much work will be needed to get it the way you want.

Another benefit of preview tours is that you get to see the neighborhood. The house itself may look nice, but is it in a good area? Laguna Beach homes are spread over dozens of communities, and each one is designed for a different type of homeowner. Taking a preview tour lets you see the views for yourself, see how accessible it is, and get a feel of what would become your home in the next few years.

What Should You Look For?

Access to the property: Parts of Laguna Beach are well secluded and offer lots of privacy. While this may be attractive to some, others want to be closer to the action or simply need quicker transport. Take note of how close it is to major highways, and decide whether you prefer a quiet or more urban setting.

Structural quality: Home inspections are considered standard procedure in Laguna Beach real estate. But it won't hurt to do your own preliminary inspections so you know what to expect when you do hire a professional. Are the beams properly constructed? Is the sub-floor solid enough? Take note of any potential flaws and bring them up with your inspector when the time comes.

Community features: Laguna Beach neighborhoods range from small condo complexes to exclusive gated communities. Again, it's mostly a question of accessibility versus privacy-decide whether you're willing to trade a nice, quiet home for one that's close to everything. Check out other features such as available parking, neighborhood amenities, parks, libraries and community centers.

Environmental factors: Laguna Beach is home to some of the most environmentally-friendly communities in the country. Nevertheless, many other factors could come into play. A home close to the highway could have problems with noise and smoke. Closer to the beach, you may get more wind and some pollution during tourist season. Talk these over with your agent and get an honest take on the local living conditions.