Technical Adviser at a Property Viewing: Bring a Professional With You
A technical adviser at a property viewing is a professional who accompanies you to the viewing and gives an overall assessment of the property’s technical condition. The service provides a better basis for deciding whether you want to proceed in the bidding process, but it does not replace a condition report (tilstandsrapport).
When you are at a viewing
A property viewing is often short. In that time, you are expected to assess layout, location, standard, and condition.
For many buyers, it can be difficult to gain a proper overview of the technical aspects on their own.
With a technical adviser at the viewing, you have a professional who looks for relevant issues and explains what they may mean in practice.
What a technical adviser does
The technical adviser attends the viewing with you and carries out a visual review within the limits that a viewing allows.
Typical matters assessed include construction, with attention to visible signs of distortion, settlement, or cracking; wet rooms, with attention to surfaces, workmanship, age, and general impression; moisture and ventilation, including visible signs of moisture, odour, and air circulation; windows and doors, including function, condition, and visible wear; technical installations, through an overall assessment of visible conditions; and external conditions such as the roof, façade, terrain, and water runoff.
You receive an oral assessment during or after the viewing. If needed, a short written summary may also be agreed.
Who is this service suitable for?
This service may be useful if you are buying a home for the first time, considering an older property, looking at a home with several recorded defects, or simply want a professional second opinion before placing a bid.
Limitations at a viewing
A viewing provides limited time and limited access. The assessment is based on visible and accessible conditions, no invasive procedure is carried out, and hidden defects cannot be identified.
The service does not replace a condition report, which is a much more extensive and systematic review.
If issues are identified that should be examined more closely, a separate inspection may be appropriate afterwards.
Difference from a condition report
| Technical adviser at a viewing | Condition report |
|---|---|
| Short review | Thorough inspection |
| Visual assessment | Systematic review under the regulations on safer property sales |
| No invasive procedure | Includes moisture measurement and inspection openings where relevant |
| Oral assessment | Written report with TG-grades (condition grades) |
| Decision support before bidding | Documentation for sale or purchase |
Price and booking
The price depends on the type of property, its size, and travel time.
CR Takst offers technical adviser services for property viewings in the Oslo region and surrounding areas.
Call us or send an enquiry. Please provide the address, the viewing time, and the type of property. We try to assist at short notice where capacity allows.
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