Home inspection
Home Inspection Watch list
Although a property inspector will do a 
professional inspection of the home you are planning to buy, it is a good idea to check couple things yourself:
- Property Inspection
| Age | Waste Disposal | Ceiling Heights |
| Floor Plan | Wiring | Appearance |
| Square Footage | Insulation | Heating System |
| Traffic Pattern | Entrances | Air Conditioning |
| Stair Width | Basement | Plumbing |
| Hall Width | Attic | Water Supply |
| Structural damage | Foundation | Framing |
- Room Inspection
| Try all lights and switches | Turn the oven on bake and broil |
| Turn all faucets on and off | Test the garage disposal |
| Flush the toilets | Run the dishwasher |
| Turn on the furnace and air conditioning | Open and close all windows and doors |
| Test all stove burners | Try everything you can think of |
- Interior Features
| Walls | Woodwork | Wall coverings |
| Paint | Ceiling | Floors |
| Floor coverings | Doors | Windows |
| Window treatments | Lightning | Appliances |
| Fixtures | Built-ins | Storage |
| Ventilation | Closets | Electrical outlets |
| Duct work | Masonry work | Cracks |
Tips for successful inspection:
- Schedule Home Inspection right after contact is ratified
- Go to the inspection and walk around with the inspector
- ask a lot of questions as you go along
- Use the opportunity to learn about the home you’re buying