Tips for House Hunters

Posted by Brian Talley on August 18th, 2016

It feels like a pure bliss when you move into your own home sweet home. Who does not want to have his own home, but like any home buyer you too perhaps know that the process of home buying is full of hassles. From the moment you decide to begin house hunting till the moment you sign the papers and take the keys, it is a long, tedious journey. There are things to worry about what if you end up investing too much money or end up with a dilapidated house which you need to renovate spending tons of money. But you can bypass all of these issues if you keep certain things in mind before buying your dream home.

Neighborhood: You simply cannot move into a neighborhood which is notorious for its high crime rate. You need a secure environment for your family, so make sure that the neighborhood is safe and is well connected. Also check the availability of essential amenities like good schools, stores, parks, restaurants, healthcare clinics. Lake Austin is an excellent neighborhood which has everything you need. It has a low crime rate and the beautiful view of the lake is bound to mesmerize you. So begin your search for Lake Austin homes for sale now.

Paint: When you enter the house, you should take a good look at the paint on both exterior and interior walls. If the paint looks shabby and flaky at places then you need to repaint the house. But sellers often camouflage these areas with a fresh coat of paint. So if the house looks freshly painted, then check thoroughly to find out these hidden problem areas.

Roofing: Do spend some extra time checking the roof area and make sure that it does not have any cracks. Also ask the seller if he has done any repairing work lately. It is best to have a professional with you who has experience and expertise.

Flooring: Flooring should be minutely checked too, if the house is too old then it is best to get the flooring replaced. Whether it has tile flooring or hardwood or carpet take a close look to find cracks, loose threads, holes.

Walls: Although most walls would be decorated with fine décor pieces or paintings, try to look past all of that. If you see any dampness on the walls then that is a red signal. Also search for any small or big crack on the walls.

Plumbing: Explore the kitchen and bathroom area and make sure that all the faucets are working and there is no blockage or leakage. Check the pipes thoroughly and see if there is any sign of rust, if the pipes are rusted then these will have to be replaced soon. Do not forget to check the drainage system.

HVAC and Electricity: Ask the owner about the HVAC system and you should also take a look at it yourself. If there are issues with it then you might have to replace it. Also check all electrical outlets in the house.

All in all these are some of the crucial areas which you should keep in mind when you set out for house hunting. If upon close inspection you do not find any issues in any of these areas then you should give your agent the green signal. Happy house hunting!

About the Author: Brain Talley has years of experience of working as a real estate agent in Austin, Texas. He is quite an expert and he loves to share his expertise with people. He enjoys discussing real estate trends, real estate market news to help people make informed decisions.

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