You can learn a lot from looking at the photos of a house that was just listed for sale.

But, you can't...

1.  Hear traffic on a nearby road.

2.  Smell the odors of a nearby factory.

3.  Feel the texture of the walls.  (yes, a bit of a stretch)

4.  Taste the well water.  (also, a bit of a stretch)

For these and plenty of other reasons, it is crucial that we go see a house in person to fully understand a house with all of your senses. 

Driving by the house will get you one step closer to a fuller understanding of the house - but seeing the house (walking around and through) is our best bet.