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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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