What Should You Pay Attention to When Buying?

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Today I am excited to share a checklist with you that you should be looking at if you’re out looking at homes to buy. Pay special attention to these tips, and you can make sure you don’t buy a lemon or overpay for a home. If you want a copy of this checklist, just give us a call and we’ll send one right out!

There are important factors that affect value, on both the inside and outside of the home. On the inside, here’s what you want to make sure you pay attention to:

• The walls: You want them to be safe, smooth, and sound.

• Plumbing system: Make sure it works properly.

• The windows: Make sure there are no cracks.

• A/C + Heater: Make sure both are working properly.

• Water or mold damage in the basement.

Each of these items is important, and each comes with a hefty price tag. For example, it could cost you another $10,000 to $12,000 to replace an A/C system. There are a lot of things to consider on the outside of the home as well. Here they are:

• The roof: Are the shingles and gutters down tight? 

• The sidewalk: If it’s in bad shape, some townships charge the homeowners to pay for repairs.

• Windows and siding: These are both expensive items to replace.

• Chimneys: In older houses, a lot of them need to be re-pointed, which is also pretty expensive.

• Hill or corner lot: If your home is on one of these lots, it will sell for less, so buy it for less.

• Flood insurance: Could add another $200 on your monthly payment if you’re in a flood zone.

These are just a few of the many tips we have. If you’d like a copy of the full list, or our other report about what affects home value, give us a call or send us an email and we’ll send it right out. Talk to you soon!