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Home inspection top 10 list

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with ILM Realty

HomeInspectionsHere's a quick reference guide for top 10 things you want to make sure your home inspector covers for you.

  1. On/off switches for furnaces, air conditioners, etc.
  2. Pilot light on hot waer heaters, overs, furnaces, etc.
  3. Electric panel - Fuses or Circuit Breakers?
  4. Main water shut-off controls
  5. Foundation
  6. Floors, walls and partitions
  7. Roof
  8. Windows & doors
  9. Septic tanks, wells and/or sewer lines
  10. Heatings ventilation and air conditioning systems

And as a special added bonus - if you are buying a condo, don't forget to take a peak at the common areas

I hope this is helpful to anyone with limited experience in buying a home.

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Anthony Stokes-Pereira /REALTOR
LPT Realty - Orlando, FL
LPT Realty

Hi Stacey;

Thank you for sharing and I do appreciate the the top 10 list.

Apr 29, 2008 03:36 PM
Jonelle Simons
Windermere Real Estate - Park City, UT

Great points - Thanks for sharing! This is a great quick reference guide for buyers! 

Jonelle Simons

 

Apr 29, 2008 03:36 PM
Maria Holland
RE/Max Homes & Estates, ABR,GRI, CDPE, SFR - Nashville, TN
Realtor, ABR, GRI, CDPE, SFR
good list. I just had a home that had been inspected previously, and the inspector did not catch some major framing problems which are causing foundation issues.
Apr 29, 2008 03:37 PM
Rick Callaham
Team Quintana Real Estate - Spokane, WA
Spokane Realtor
Yes, all inspector are not the same and you have to look at what they look for and should go through a whole inspection with them.
Apr 29, 2008 03:39 PM