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Post by pinkgreen on Jul 24, 2024 0:58:37 GMT
A friend is moving back home from the other side of the country and has a contract on a house. Because of schedule/timing issues, she is buying the house without seeing it in person. Several weeks ago I face-timed her through a showing and now I am going to do a walkthrough looking for things that need to be done, paint touchups, etc.
It’s been a minute since I’ve done this for myself. DH and I will do this tomorrow afternoon. He can be pretty observant (and critical, lol,) but I would love to hear any tips or things that you wish you had looked for.
The home is a new build and was actually on a recent Parade of Homes, so this will be more looking for things that we might want to be aware of in new construction.
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Post by hop2 on Jul 24, 2024 1:04:46 GMT
Well, if the internet is any indication of what issues are prevalent - one of the issues in new builds is careless construction and installing damaged structural members. For instance improper installation of trusses or installing damaged trusses.
Not extending vents & flues properly outside of the house.
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Post by FurryP on Jul 24, 2024 1:07:07 GMT
She really should have had a home inspection if she did not. New build or not. We did for our house but we've been here so long I can't remember what was on the list to be fixed. But the house across the street from us has 2 different color tiles on the roof. They might not notice so much, but I do when I remember to look. And it is not the whole roof, it is just 5-6 tiles.
ETA: I do remember one of our bathrooms was missing a ring /part on the sink faucet. Don't know if they took it from another house, but they fixed it.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Jul 24, 2024 2:12:56 GMT
Bring something to plug in (nightlight, blow dryer) and plug it in to every single outlet, including the ones outside.
Turn on every single faucet.
Turn on every single light switch.
Open and close every drawer and door.
Look under every sink cabinet (check for drips or signs of previous dripping).
Open and close every single window.
Check the flooring for scratches and chips.
Check the base board to make sure it's firmly attached.
Check behind furniture and wall decor, to make sure it's painted (if applicable).
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 24, 2024 2:32:08 GMT
Bring something to plug in (nightlight, blow dryer) and plug it in to every single outlet, including the ones outside. Turn on every single faucet. Turn on every single light switch. Open and close every drawer and door. Look under every sink cabinet (check for drips or signs of previous dripping). Open and close every single window. Check the flooring for scratches and chips. Check the base board to make sure it's firmly attached. Check behind furniture and wall decor, to make sure it's painted (if applicable). Yes!! But better to hire a licensed inspector! |
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Post by pinkgreen on Jul 24, 2024 3:27:52 GMT
Thanks for the thoughts. This is not the inspection, just a walkthrough that the buyer would do. The official inspection will be done by a professional.
When I took my husband to see it, he noticed some paint scuffs and that the back door handle was crooked. We’ll be making a list of things for the builder to fix before closing. This time we’ll be looking for details that need to be touched up, hardware, fixtures, etc.
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Post by malibou on Jul 24, 2024 4:29:36 GMT
Check that light switch plates and outlet plates are straight.
Check that outdoor spigots work.
Open and close garage doors.
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Post by MichyM on Jul 24, 2024 4:33:41 GMT
Make sure kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors are aligned, as well as handles and knobs.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 24, 2024 4:39:43 GMT
Thanks for the thoughts. This is not the inspection, just a walkthrough that the buyer would do. The official inspection will be done by a professional. When I took my husband to see it, he noticed some paint scuffs and that the back door handle was crooked. We’ll be making a list of things for the builder to fix before closing. This time we’ll be looking for details that need to be touched up, hardware, fixtures, etc. Ah ok! |
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Post by pinkgreen on Jul 25, 2024 4:31:14 GMT
Did the walkthrough today. The builder actually had a checklist by room, so we went through all the parts. we found lots of paint touch ups, tried all outlets, faucets, lights, fans, appliances, and the fireplace. Opened all the windows, garage doors, etc. other than lots of painting, we found a couple of bad lightbulbs, a cracked light fixture globe, and a bent piece of flashing.
My husband is a manufacturing quality manager, so he was pretty thorough. I’m sure the builder loved that, ha!
The builder will walk the new owner’s through next week and show them how to work things, water shutoff, etc.
Our house was built in 2011, so it was fun getting to see some new features.
I’m excited they’re moving back!
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Post by CeeScraps on Jul 25, 2024 14:34:09 GMT
Cable hook-ups
Working smoke detectors (new build here....2 didn't work and main was NOT hard wired)
Outlets working
Run the dishwasher
Take a bag of micro popcorn....pop it
Turn on oven/stove
Doors open/close correctly
Air/heat work correctly
That's just off the top of my head....with the smoke detectors---get someone in each area of the home to ensure they work. I think that's what happened here. There was only 1 person testing. Once there was more than one person it was discovered 2 of them never worked.
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