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Helpful Tips for Buyers "On The Search"

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Real Estate Agent with Ryan Vaught Real Estate

March 10, 2009

Here are a couple miscellaneous helpful tips for buyers on the search for their next home.  These are just some good things to keep in mind as you make probably the biggest purchase you ever will.

  • Be sure to clarify with your realtor as to what fixtures and furniture are being sold with the home.  Items out of the ordinary that are being sold with the home, such as the washer and dryer which most homeowners tend to take with them, should be itemized in the purchase contract.
  • Keep in mind that older appliances often aren't as energy-efficient as newer ones.
  • Of major appliances, gas ranges tend to last the longest (approximately 15 years).

It is always wise to have a professional home inspection done before finalizing the purchase of a home.  In the meantime, while you are looking, be on the lookout for things you may be able to spot that may indicate a problem that a home inspector will end up finding:

  • Try flushing the toilets when house shopping.  Chugging drains and running water could mean possible plumbing problems.
  • Be on the lookout for things such as dampness in basements of houses.  This could mean that there may be need for repair of the home's foundation, which can be a costly repair.
  • Turn on all kitchen appliances to make sure they are in good working order.
  • An unlevel floor may indicate a foundation problem such as settling, rot or termite damage

These facts were obtained from www.hgtv.com

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