When you find a home you really like, there are some more probing questions you might want to ask. And remember, a professional home inspection will be necessary to completely answer most of these issues.
General Questions
- When was the home built?
- How many owners has it had?
- How does the asking price compare to other houses in the neighborhood?
- What did the property sell for when the current owner purchased it? What year was it purchased in?
- Is the existing mortgage assumable?
- What is the level of ground maintenance that will be required?
- Are there any structural anomalies or problems with the outside area of the property?
- Are the appliances built in?
- Is there adequate insulation?
- What improvements/additions has the homeowner made to the property since purchase?
- What appliances is the seller offering in the sale?
- What is the age and condition of each major system in the home (plumbing, electrical, heating & cooling) ?
- What type of fuel is the home heated with?
- What are the average monthly utility costs? What are the winter and summer highs and lows?
- Are there any major repairs that will need to be made before someone can live in the home?
Thank you for reading this Home Buyers Guide. Hopefully it has helped you answer some questions about the buying process. We are here to help you in your home search. Give us a call at 561 386 4992 or email us at jb@buyboynton.com and we’ll put our 38 years combined experience to work for you.
