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The
purpose of your personal inspection is only to eliminate those
properties from consideration that have too many obvious
deficiencies. It is not designed to take the place of a
professional house inspection. If a house passes your initial
"tests" (location, wants and needs, etc.) you will
probably want to schedule a second showing where you can spend
an hour or so doing an inspection of the house.
What to look for:
- Foundation
- Are there obvious cracks? Any apparent shifts in the
foundation?
- Roof
- Does it appear new, old, or of an indeterminate age?
What is the overall condition?
- Evidence of leaks
- Check inside as well as outside. Check all ceilings and
areas around windows.
- Basement or crawlspace
- Is there dampness? Is there adequate insulation?
- Attic
- How does the interior of the roof structure look?
- Quality and workmanship
- In general and in any additions
- Apparent energy efficiency
- Does the house appear tightly sealed?
- Electrical
- Any obvious malfunctions?
- Plumbing
- Any unusual noises or malfunctions?
- Appliance condition
- What is the age and condition of the stove, dishwasher,
refrigerator (if included), etc.?
- Heating/cooling system
- Does it seem to do the job heating or cooling?
- Exterior
- Is the house going to need repairs or paint soon?
- Lot
- Does the drainage appear good--and away from the house?
- Lot
- Are there any trees encroaching on the roof or
foundation?
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