Don’t let the rain deter you from home shopping

As counterintuitive as it may seem, shopping for houses in the rain is a very smart idea. And it can be done very effectively, as long as you plan ahead, packing and dressing appropriately.
For starters, a downpour allows you to check a home’s drainage. Is there standing water in the front yard, back yard, or the side yards? What about on the porch, patio, or balcony?
If you like the house enough to move forward, keep notes and even photos of the standing water to ask the seller questions