Things to Consider Before Putting an Offer on a House - 24/7 Wall St. Things to Consider Before Putting an Offer on a House By Christian Drerup Published Aug 21, 9:30AM EDT Quick Read A 20-minute map commute can balloon to 45 minutes in real traffic, so drive the route during your actual commute hours before offering. HOA special assessments can hit homeowners with thousands in surprise charges, and low reserve funds make that outcome far more likely. Turn on multiple faucets, check your phone signal in eve ...