Recomendations & Advice

What YOU Can do on a PERSONAL Inspection:

The purpose of your personal inspection is only to eliminate those properties from consideration that have too many obvious deficiencies.
It is not designed to take the place of a professional house inspection.
If a house passes your initial "tests" (location, wants and needs, etc.) you will probably want to schedule a second showing where you can spend an hour or so doing an inspection of the house.
Then conclude with a professional inspection to finalize.

What to Look and Ask for:

-Does the yard slope towards the house (drainage problem)?
-How does the roofing look?
-Do all the windows open?
-Does the wiring look normal and up-to-date?
-Are there any cracks in the foundation?
-Are the fences in good shape?
-Are there any problems with the driveway?
-Is the garage floor cracked?
-Does the garage door work fine?
-What interior fixtures are included?
-Are there sufficient working outlets in every room?
-Flush the toilet and try all faucets.
-Test all lights and ceiling fans.
-Test the stove and other appliances that are included.
-Look in the attic for evidence of animals.
-Is there sufficient insulation?
-Is the roof sagging?
-Are any of the walls cracked or sagging?
-Are the ceilings in good shape?
-Are there fuses or breakers (the latter are preferable)?
-Does the A/C look okay?
-Does the water heater look okay?
-Any sign of water marks in and around the house?