From the sales price to the general layout of the home, there are numerous factors that home buyers will consider when touring homes. While there are specific factors that home buyers may be searching for in a new home, there are also a few warning signs that home buyers should keep their eyes open for. These are among the top red flags that may serve as warning signs for home buyers.
Signs Of Poor Home Maintenance
It is reasonable to expect all homes to have some signs of wear and tear unless they are new construction. However, it is also reasonable to expect that sellers have taken some steps to improve the condition and look of the property before listing it. When a home appears to be poorly maintained on a superficial level, home buyers should pause to consider what other aspects of the home that are not visible have also been poorly maintained.
The Grading In The Yard
When a yard grades toward the house, issues with erosion and even flooding may be concerns. Everything from a brief, torrential downpour to snow melt can result in water running toward a property when grading is a concern. Home buyers should take time to review the yard carefully to determine how water may flow when it rains or when snow melts.
A Foul Odor
It is common for sellers to try to make their home smell appealing, and different types of deodorizers may be used to mask everything from food smells to pet odors. However, it is important for home buyers to pay attention to the underlying smells in a home. Everything from a musky or mildew-y smell to sewage smells and gas odors should be warning signs.
Repairs To One Wall
Homeowners may repaint walls to make the space look cleaner, brighter and more appealing, so a fresh coat of paint in itself is not a warning sign. However, if the paint is on just one wall or if the area under the fresh coat of paint appears to have been recently textured or repaired, these are signs that water damage or other damage may have been addressed.
Signs Of Pests And Rodents
Another warning sign relates to signs of pests and rodents. Even if bugs and rodents are not visible during the initial tour, things like a can of bug spray, mouse traps and other related items may indicate that the seller has had an issue with bugs and rodents.
Some warning signs will be obvious during an initial home tour, but others may require more skill and experience to see.
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