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What are some things to look out for during a new home walk through?
Posted on 3/14/14 at 1:08 am
Posted on 3/14/14 at 1:08 am
We have one scheduled soon for our new condo. What are some things to look out for and some questions to ask the builder during the walkthrough? This is our first home purchase and we are new to this whole thing. So any tips and suggestions are appreciated.
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Posted on 3/14/14 at 3:19 am to saintforlife1
One answer to your question. Hire a licensed home inspector.
Posted on 3/14/14 at 7:40 am to APHA
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Hire a licensed home inspector.
This
Posted on 3/14/14 at 7:42 am to saintforlife1
If it is a new construction home, dents and bangs on the door trim. I had them all over the house I bought and didnt notice until i moved in
Posted on 3/14/14 at 7:44 am to saintforlife1
Other than the home inspector reccomended above...
You need to walk through and pay attention to every last detail. Do switches work? Doors open and close properly? Paint look good? Etc.
You need to walk through and pay attention to every last detail. Do switches work? Doors open and close properly? Paint look good? Etc.
Posted on 3/14/14 at 10:38 pm to saintforlife1
Look at the ceiling. Be aware of any discoloration or small cracks that could indicate leakage.
Visit the site following a hard rain to check for drainage issues.
Make sure all doors open and close easily without rubbing. Know what every switch in the house controls.
Visit the site following a hard rain to check for drainage issues.
Make sure all doors open and close easily without rubbing. Know what every switch in the house controls.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 8:01 am to OldTigahFot
Check out your neighbors. I go as far as knocking up and having a friendly conversation before I buy. You can change a lot about the house, but you can't change the neighborhood.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 10:36 am to APHA
quote:
One answer to your question. Hire a licensed home inspector.
THIS!!!!
It's only about $300 and they know what to look for.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 6:50 pm to PSU2LSU
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Check out your neighbors. I go as far as knocking up and having a friendly conversation before I buy. You can change a lot about the house, but you can't change the neighborhood.
This is definitely a must for my next house.
Posted on 3/16/14 at 9:13 am to PSU2LSU
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Check out your neighbors. I go as far as knocking up and having a friendly conversation before I buy. You can change a lot about the house, but you can't change the neighborhood.
This is actually really good advice.
Now I'm wondering how bad my neighbors would have to be for me to walk away from my earnest money
Posted on 3/16/14 at 8:41 pm to saintforlife1
Exposed wiring or evidence of a recent fire.
Posted on 3/16/14 at 9:20 pm to StrangeBrew
You said this is a condo.
Ask for the financial statements of the condo association and get somebody to look at them with you. You should know whether or not the association is in good financial condition.
Ask for the financial statements of the condo association and get somebody to look at them with you. You should know whether or not the association is in good financial condition.
Posted on 3/16/14 at 9:29 pm to saintforlife1
Get a home inspector with good references. Did Is say with good references? There are a lot of guys out there that have no idea what they are looking for or looking at
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