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House Hunting is Like Going Through Airport Security

I don’t fly enough anymore to remember the little things that can make going through security quicker and more efficient. For example, I usually forget to put my liquids in a zip-lock bag. And even when I do, I forget to pull the bag out of my suitcase and put it in the bin to go through the scanner. Luckily, the TSA people don’t usually notice (What does that say about our airport security?). But when they do, it’s a giant hassle because they stop me and take me aside to go through my suitcase. At least they haven’t put me through the dreaded full-body scan… yet.

The other thing I never think about is my shoes and socks. Namely, to wear socks and to wear shoes that slip on and off easily. I always think I’m smart by wearing comfortable sneakers when I travel. But I’m forgetting that I’ll need to untie and re-tie them to go through security, which definitely slows down the process. And half the time I’m not wearing socks, which means I’m walking barefoot in the airport (which is kind of gross when you think about it, and cold to boot).

House hunting is pretty much the same thing. Chances are you’re going to have to remove your shoes just about every time you go into a new house, because a lot of  sellers won’t have those little bootie things to slip on over your shoes. And doing that ten times in one day can get old.

So do yourself a favor and wear slip-on shoes with socks when you go looking for your dream home. It will make house hunting so much more pleasant.

Tags: home buying tips, house hunting