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Home Home improvement Home inspections Home life Home maintenance and repair House - Buying House - Selling HOME INSPECTIONS 
Before inspection: ____ Be wary of inspectors recommended by real estate agents (representing the sellers) ____ Ask to see some of the company's old inspection results to see how thoroughly they inspect and document results ____ Is the house inspector covered by liability insurance ____ Determine the experience level of inspectors (and their company) ____ Determine the level of training of inspectors During inspection: ____ Go with the inspector ____ Ensure the inspector does the following: - Lifts rugs to check for water stains - Checks wiring e.g., ability to run a large appliance (e.g., air conditioner) and other electrical equipment at same time - Ensures bathtub(s), sinks, etc don't leak - Checks water pressure Back to Top RESIDENCE - Buying Also see: MOVING, RESIDENCE - Choosing ASAP: ____ Find a good inspector ____ Make arrangements for obtaining a mortgage loan - find out now how much you can qualify for ____ Review mortgage tips at mtgprofessor.com To review homes for sale by owner: After finding a residence you're interested in: ____ Have residence inspected by a home inspector
If the residence was built before 1978: ____ Have a thorough lead test of the residence conducted by a certified professional ____ Determine the risk of flood damage (check with your insurance agent, bank, town hall, etc.) - most homeowners underestimate the risk of flooding After buying a residence: If your residence is in a flood-prone area: ____ Consider obtaining flood insurance - most homeowner's insurance policies do not cover flood damage ____ Consider obtaining a sewer and drain rider on your insurance policy - to protect against flood damage, even if caused by local flooding ____ Obtain federal flood insurance ____ Consider federal flood mitigation insurance - to help with rebuilding to meet federal flood standards ____ Ensure your vehicles are protected against flood damage For more house-buying tips: ____ Check out onthelevelinspections.com Back to Top
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