| Judi
& Rich Meler |
| Sales
Associates |
| Associated
Realtors |
| 25350
Marguerite Parkway |
| Mission
Viejo, CA 92692 |
| Phone:
(949) 586-2615 |
| Cell:
949-285-4009 |
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Contact
Judi & Rich |
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HOW
TO INSPECT BEFORE YOU BUY
A
Checklist for Examining Homes on the Market
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Is
exterior low or no maintenance variety? |
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What is
the condition of walks and driveways? |
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Is
there a railing on the steps? What is the condition
of the steps? |
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Does
the doorbell work? |
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What is
the condition of the roof, fascia and gutters? |
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Does
the dirt slope away from the house foundation? |
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What is
the foundation type? |
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What is
the condition of the floor--cracked and oily or spic
and span? |
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Does
the garage door opener work? |
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If it
is used as a workshop, are the tools neatly
organized? |
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Is
there a Seller's Disclosure Statement? |
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If
the house is an older home, is there a Lead-Based
Paint Disclosure form? |
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What
appliances stay with the home? |
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Do
the window treatments stay with the home? |
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What
are the taxes on the home? |
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Is
the house in a flood zone? |
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What
is the type and condition of the carpet, linoleum,
wood flooring? |
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Are
the windows whole, the screens in good condition,
and the window frames OK? |
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Are
the closets jammed full in a haphazard manner?
This may be an overall reflection of housekeeping or
it could mean that maintenance on the house is often
conducted haphazardly. |
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Are
the furnace, air conditioner, water softener, and
other appliances clean and maintained? |
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What
is the condition of the electrical wires? |
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Are
fuses or breakers used? |
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What
type of plumbing is used--copper, PVC, etc? |
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Is
the water pressure good? Try flushing the
toilets. |
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Do
the faucets leak? Try running some water. |
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Are
there enough cabinets for your use? |
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Does
the fireplace look in good condition? |
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Are
the bathrooms clean? |
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