10 Quick Items To Look For When Considering Purchasing a Home

• Exterior of the  house- If it is frame construction, is the paint in good condition? If brick, is the tuck-pointing in good condition?
  
• Are the home´s roof, gutter, and downspouts in good condition?
  
• Does the floor plan layout make sense for your situation?
  
• Is the heating and air conditioning in good condition?
  
• How old is the water heater?
  
• Check for leaky faucets, cracked walls and woodwork, loose doors, knobs, sticky windows and warped doors.
  
• Is the kitchen conveniently laid out?
  
• Are counter tops and floors in good condition?
  
• Is cabinet space adequate?
  
• In the bathrooms, is the grouting secure around the tub and shower areas?
   
  

Not only should you pay attention to these items, you should employee the services of an unbiased professional building inspector. The building inspector is trained to look for things that you may miss in the excitement of looking at homes. I will be glad to recommend the services of several qualified, licensed inspectors.