Things To Be Aware Of As A Home Buyer

Things that should raise your eyebrows as a home buyer.

1. Lots of deferred maintenance. Is the paint peelingRickey railingsStrange smells in the basementMake sure to get a thorough home inspection so you know exactly what you are in for.

2. The home is currently being used as a second home. There is nothing inherently wrong with a second home, however, second homes can have issues that arise only once they become a primary residence. Septic issues in particular tend to crop up once someone spends more than one weekend a month in a home.

3. Rental properties. If a home has been in a rental pool for years be on the lookout for major issues. Think rental cars - people don’t drive rentals like their own cars. The same can be true for rental homes.