Buying

What should I look for when I tour a house?

When you attend an open house or visit a house with your Realtor, there are a number of things you should look for. If you don't feel confident to make on-the-spot judgements, hire a home inspection service to do it for you.

• Type of wiring; type of electrical panel (fuses or circuit breakers); the type and placement of outlets
• Type of heating
• Condition of the roof
• Condition of the foundation
• Condition of the plumbing

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