1. Foundation cracks- ridges or lateral movement indicate a change in surface
2. Load-bearing walls removed- signs can be saggy ceilings, ceilings or walls cracked, and floors that become spongy
3. Faulty or insufficient wiring - hard to tell- exposed wires is one sign
4. Water, water everywhere- you smell water and the home has been recently painted in only certain areas
5. Leaky roofs - stains within a home may indicate an issue. Buyers should ask how an issue was fixed, who fixed it and when.
6. Ineffective windows - cannot be opened, fogged, or cracked
7. Damp facades
8. Pesky pests- examples- termites, carpenter ants, and crickets
9. Sagging wood floors- a marble that rolls is the quickest test
10. Rot - quickest check is wood that touches dirt
Home inspectors, of course, are the key to knowing the facts of the home, but this will give you and the buyers a good overview to start your investigation.
LORI BOWERS
http://www.desertareahousingmarket.com
The Lori Bowers Group
A boutique Real Estate Office, with a full service team to serve all your Real Estate Needs
La Quinta, Palm Desert, Indio, Rancho Mirage, Coachella , Indian Wells and the surrounding Palm Springs Area.
78065 Main St., Suite 107
Old Town La Quinta
La Quinta, CA 92253
Phone: (760)777-8788 • Fax: (760)771-5355
