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Becki Cronin
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If you’re in the market for a new home, you’ll likely head to plenty of homes.
Here are seven things to keep an eye out for during your next home tour. Keep in mind, a professional home inspector will confirm whether some of these items are concerns or not. These are just signs to watch for but not ALWAYS are reason to walk away. Your professional agent, lender, and inspector can help you with all these!
Signs of Water Damage – Look for water marks on the ceilings and walls. Be sure carpets are dry and be wary of a musty odor.
Foundation Cracks – Check for misaligned doors or windows, sticking doors or sloping floors. These may be signs the house is not solidly anchored.
Closet Space – Picture your things fitting into the existing closets. If you think perhaps there is not enough space, you’re probably right.
Storage Space – Think not just about closet space for clothes, but about space to store all your extras.
Water Pressure – Lackadaisical water pressure can be a big issue. Turn on the taps full blast for a minute to see how the water runs. (Please check with agent prior to doing this!!)
Natural Light – If you’re touring the home in bright daylight with all the lights on, turn the lights off to get a better idea of natural light.
Aging Roof – Check for an abundance of damaged or missing shingles, or signs of water damage in the attic.