Buying real estate sight unseen, while nothing new, has long been province of foreign buyers are investors. Recently , a survey found that 45 percent of homebuyers in the last year had made an offer without seeing the property first. If you’re considering going this route, here are a few points to consider:

• Work with a quality agent familiar with the area
• Get a floorplan to get a complete look at all the dimensions
• Use technology such as 3D home tours to get an accurate look at the house
• Have your agent conduct a tour using Facetime so you can ask questions
• Get an appraisal and a home inspection