If you have seen the movie
“Duplex” which starred Drew Barrymore and Ben Stiller, you might have an idea
how it is to find your dream house and just be doing a walk in inspection. You
really fall in love with it not knowing that the landlord is a con artist. It might be a scene exclusive for movies only
but the idea here is that you have to conduct a house inspection properly to
avoid situations that occurred in the movie.
Here are suggestions provided by an El Dorado Hills real estate agency:
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Perform a detailed house inspection that
includes the following:
o
Have the following tools ready when you
inspect your future house: gloves, flashlight, extra battery, and screw drivers
(Phillips and flat ones). These will
come very handy when you want to inspect corners, cabinets, rooms, and
highlight hard to reach areas.
o
Check specialized areas like roof and
gutter. With the help of a ladder and
binocular, look for blister, curling, and other signs of wear and tear on the
roof. Take note of what you saw that
includes gutter spouts that are away from the house and gutter canals that are
free from debris which hinders water to flow freely.
o
Do not forget to check the paint. Is it
chipped off or is there a need to repaint the house. If so, where or how large
the job will be? Check for gaps in doors
and windows as these are indications that the house or structure is
tilting.
o
Do not omit checking the attic. You will
never know what surprises will spring later on.
o
Check for bathroom leaks, wire, and tubing
conditions. You do not want to have water leaks or short circuit situation
later.
o
Test the windows, doors, stairs, and
railings. Are there suspicious creaks? Is it loose or need some repairs?
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Check the local registry office for any
impediment or encumbrances with the property.
While a real estate agent is already aware of any issues and concerns, it
pays that you should be aware of these too. You might find some information and
leverage when it comes to price negotiation.
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Have a community tour. Do not rely on
maps. There are other issues on top of
knowing if the area is near a school, hospital, amusement center, commercial
district, and among others. You also need to feel and imagine how it is to live
in the area; take a walk, sit in the park, and observe people. You might see something that will reinforce
your desire to buy the house or your suspicions is true after all when it comes
to security threats.
Not all tenants will have
the will to make a living nightmare become a source of inspiration for a book
to write, just like what happened in the movie “Duplex.” Thus, do not immediately fall in love with a
house at first glance. Give ample time
to perform all of the house inspection activities as suggested by an El Dorado
Hills real estate agency.
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