How to inspect a home!

Look for/at or do:

•  - Attic and Basement – Organized- Well lit- Stairs in good repair- Water stains-

•  - Bath – Mold- Water stains- Sinks chipped- Tile cracked- Shower doors work-

•  - Carpet – Stains- Faded- Torn- Pet or smoke odor-

•  - Copper vs. lead pipes.

•  - Cracked sidewalks- Entry- Parking pad- Porch- Stairs-

•  - Cracked windows- Screens bent- Peeling paint- Do they open-

•  - Cracks in ceiling- Walls- Tiled floors-

•  - Doors – Open and close- Seal- Lock work- Storm doors-

•  - Garage –Oil stains- Neat- Auto door opener-

•  - Hand railings – on three or more steps-

•  - Light switches – Bulbs- Sockets- Ample lighting-

•  - Nail holes-

•  - Open all closets.

•  - Open several windows.

•  - Check for peeling paint.

•  - Peeling wall paper-

•  - Roof and Chimney – Leak- Sag- Missing tile-

•  - Sump pump –age- Working condition-

•  - Termites-

•  - Under sinks – Water stains- Leaks-

•  - Water penetration –Stains- Ceiling- Baseboards- Walls-

•  - Worn wood floors-

•  - Water – Pressure- Faucets shut off- Drain freely-

•  - 210 Volts or 100 Amps-

Talk About:

•  - Radon – Termite – Lead based paint –Mold and Home inspections.

•  - Age of Appliances –Furnace- Water Heater- Are they clean- Do they work-

•  - Exclusions & Inclusions. Are there any warranties-

From the desk of James A. Murray: REALTOR ®