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              landscape.  Think how you will feel each evening as you drive
              or walk home.
            ● Depending on the type of house, look from the driveway going
              in.  Are there sinks or major cracks in the driveway?  Is the
              driveway big enough for your cars?
            ● Are  there  pools  of  water  in  the  lawn?  Is  the  area  prone  to
              flooding?  Look at the sides of walls to see signs of water mark

            ● Look at the roof if you can or as much as you can.  Are tiles
              missing?  Any sign of damage?  Fascia boards still looking tough
              or are they rotting?

            ● As you open the front door, feel how easy or hard it is to open
              and close.  Look for places where air spaces could affect your
              electric bill.

            ● As you enter, note any unusual scents.  Use your nose through-
              out the tour.  Unique scents could be signs of mold, pests or
              worse.
            ● Look at ceilings to see if repairs have been done or changes in
              color.  This could mean damages from water.
            ● Look at the flooring for breakages, sinks, separating wood, and
              warps.  Are some areas noisier than others?

            ● Start to mentally place your furniture.  Measure to make sure
              they will fit.
            ● Check all appliances and utilities to make sure they work.
            ● Plug in your phone in every outlet and test that they work

            ● Check to see if you can get phone service in every room
            ● How does it feel to walk up and down the stairs?  Will you be
              able to do that as you get older?

            ● Turn on all lights



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