Welcome to "Sight Unseen," where we dive into the ins and outs of purchasing real estate without ever setting foot on the property. In this episode, we'll explore the essential online tools you can use to make informed decisions, most of which are free and easily accessible. We'll discuss whether buying a property sight unseen is a wise choice, weighing the recommendations and risks.

We'll also highlight the importance of viewing a property in person whenever possible and examine the common misleading statements made by real estate agents about room dimensions and ceiling heights. Learn about the pros and cons of having friends, family, and neighbours view properties on your behalf and the critical things you can't see or smell through a camera.

Our toolbox includes powerful online resources like Google Maps, Google Street View, Princ ...