Purchasing a Home – Evaluations - Continued

Again, looking for interior water damages, mold, mildew or watching how the water flows when it rains – you can determine if this siding was installed properly.  The drivit or stucco that was installed properly saves you a bundle of money over the life of your home.

One last major thing to look at when you are inspecting a home that you are considering purchasing is the electrical wiring. One of the most common reasons why house fires happen is because of electrical problems. A home that has been recently inspected by an electrician (with a sticker or notification to prove this) or a home that has the most current types of electricity provided is a safer home.

Older homes can different types of electrical outlets, wiring, even the electrical supply into the house is different in many older homes than in a home that was built in the last ten years. Be sure to ask what type of electrical supply is in the house. Does the house have enough outlets? Does the house have a drier supply line installed correctly? Ask questions if you find any wires, problems, or outlets that don’t work during your inspection of the house.

Write everything down that you see during your inspection. Some things could be very minor, such as a bent downspout or a loose shingle. These items can be corrected with very little money involved.  But when you are in the attic and you see rotten boards, or if you are in the basement and you see mold growing, you need to find the source and how it can be corrected to determine how much this problem will cost you if you purchase this house.