What to look for when buying a home?

Things to Think About When Home Shopping

While the property inspector will do a thorough, professional inspection of your new home, it is a good idea for you to check a few things yourself when considering a home purchase. Some general considerations we suggest include:
Age
Ceiling
Height
Waste Disposal
Floor Plan
General Appearance
Wiring
Square Footage
Heating System
Insulation
Traffic Pattern
Air Conditioning
Number of Entrances
Stair Width
Plumbing
Basement
Hall Width
Water Supply
Attic

You should always check and inspect these items, room by room, when considering your purchase.
Try all lights and switches
Turn all faucets on and off
Flush the toilets
Turn on furnace & air conditioner
Test all stove burners
Turn the oven on bake & broil
Run the dishwasher
Open and close all windows and doors
All other operating systems

We also suggest you need to make some notes on these interior features. Record important details and note anything that needs changing, repair, or special maintenance. You'll avoid costly repairs by making this extra effort.

In addition, make sure the inspector investigates any signs of structural or water damage (such as wall cracks, moisture, etc.). When you actually buy the home, we suggest you should do a walk-through with us several days before closing to determine if all the conditions in your sales contract have been met.

However, the time to inspect and note any defects you want corrected by the seller is during the contract inspection period or prior to signing the contract. Any repair or replacement items should be noted in the contract with any questions or concerns you might have.

Please call us today so we may help you further.
Brian Malcolm & Monica Manocha Re, CMRS
The Malcolm & Manocha Group
www.mmgproperties.com
Direct: 408 399 1495 or Cell: 408 930 5623