What To Look For:

• Stains on basement walls

• Moss, mildew, or stains on lower siding

• Stains or mildew on underside of roof

• Soggy areas in yard

• Eroded areas in walkway or driveway

• Roof that sags in the middle

• Walls that curve in and out

• Windows or doors that look crooked

• Porches that lean or sag

• Diagonal cracks above doors and windows

• Slipping or shifted foundation

• Floors that feel spongy or uneven

• Inside doors or windows that don’t fit

• Houses that built on wood posts or sill beams on ground

• Very high heating or air conditioning bills (ask the owner if you can look at the bills)

• Leaking plumbing, especially the main water line, turn on the water and look at the pipes

• Main electrical service that is too small (turn on lots of lights and appliances at the same time to see if they blow a fuse or circuit breaker)

• Extension cords running a long way

• Odd smells, such as sewer gas

• Lack of insulation in attic (there should be thick insulation on the floor or ceiling)

• Signs of termite or ants

• Old flaky paint on sills or trim

• Flaky paint on the outside

• Floor covering that is worn in large areas

• Siding that is wavy or spongy underneath

• Roof cover that is seriously worn or has many layers

It is important that you take the time to do a thorough job of evaluating each property before making a decision to buy.

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