BE THOROUGH
Related to scheduling adequate time to view the home, be thorough when viewing it. Open drawers, cabinets, and closets. Look behind and under furniture to find stains or signs of wear not readily evident. Lift rugs, if necessary. While this may seem rude, it’s not. You’re about to make a substantial investment and you need to know exactly what you’re getting. Sellers are not obliged to inform you of or show you every single cosmetic defect in the home, so you need to find them yourself. An artfully positioned chair could be hiding something, so feel free to look where you need to. However, a home seller is required to disclose anything health and safety related that they are aware of and those defects should be listed on the seller's property disclosure which is a form required by law. Of course, if you’ve dismissed the home from the start, do only a minimal walkthrough or don’t bother with the inspection at all. But if the property has potential and is something you like, open every door and look in closets.
WHAT COMES WITH THE P MES WITH THE PROPERTY
Confirm what comes with home — e.g., whether the shelves or fixtures are for the exclusive use of that home or if the owners will remove them. Are appliances, such as refrigerator and washer/ dryer, included in the sale? Make sure to get confirmation in writing if you decide that you would like to buy the property. Typically the MLS listing itself will list all appliances and fixtures that are coming with the property and those that are not but never assume as the listing agent may have made an error. Many times in the "private broker notes" section (the area not published
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