CHECKING OUT YOUR NEW HOME !!!!
You're getting ready to close on you first new or resale home purchase, and your pre-settlement "walk through" is next. Here's a checklist of things to look for, before taking title:
Grading:
. Does the ground around the foundation slope away from the house?
. Are there signs of erosion?
. Is the shrubbery placed at least 2-3 feet from the foundation?
Roof and Gutters:
. Are the shingles flat and tight?
. Is the flashing securely in place?
. Do the gutters, downspouts and splash blocks direct water away from the house?
Exterior appearance:
. Are the windows and doors sealed and protected by weather stripping?
. Are the trim and fittings tight?
Floors:
. Is the carpeting tight? Do the seams match?
. Are there any ridges or seam gaps in any vinyl tile or linoleum?
Appliances:
. Do all of the appliances, faucets and plumbing fixtures, including toilets and showers, operate properly?
. Use a hair dryer to check all electrical fixtures and outlets.
. Test the heating and cooling system for proper operation.
. If the home has a fireplace, do the draft and damper work properly?
. Test the doorbell, intercom system, and garage door opener.
Doors and windows:
. Do the doors and windows open and close easily?
. Are any window panes loose or cracked?
These pre-closing inspections shouldn't take more than 1 hour, and it is time well spent. If there are any problems, adjustments can be made at the closing table. Once title closes, it will be difficult, if not impossible to correct them.
For all your Real Estate and Insurance needs, contact LEGACY REALTY GROUP, Edison, New Jersey.
732-744-0400.
You're getting ready to close on you first new or resale home purchase, and your pre-settlement "walk through" is next. Here's a checklist of things to look for, before taking title:
Grading:
. Does the ground around the foundation slope away from the house?
. Are there signs of erosion?
. Is the shrubbery placed at least 2-3 feet from the foundation?
Roof and Gutters:
. Are the shingles flat and tight?
. Is the flashing securely in place?
. Do the gutters, downspouts and splash blocks direct water away from the house?
Exterior appearance:
. Are the windows and doors sealed and protected by weather stripping?
. Are the trim and fittings tight?
Floors:
. Is the carpeting tight? Do the seams match?
. Are there any ridges or seam gaps in any vinyl tile or linoleum?
Appliances:
. Do all of the appliances, faucets and plumbing fixtures, including toilets and showers, operate properly?
. Use a hair dryer to check all electrical fixtures and outlets.
. Test the heating and cooling system for proper operation.
. If the home has a fireplace, do the draft and damper work properly?
. Test the doorbell, intercom system, and garage door opener.
Doors and windows:
. Do the doors and windows open and close easily?
. Are any window panes loose or cracked?
These pre-closing inspections shouldn't take more than 1 hour, and it is time well spent. If there are any problems, adjustments can be made at the closing table. Once title closes, it will be difficult, if not impossible to correct them.
For all your Real Estate and Insurance needs, contact LEGACY REALTY GROUP, Edison, New Jersey.
732-744-0400.
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