Buying a Home? Check for These 5 Expensive Problems First

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This is an incredible accomplishment and one that should be celebrated.

Its not just about, say, how many bedrooms it has or which school district its in.

Pay attention to thesafety, strength and integrityof the property itself.

There could be many hidden issues that you cant see.

You want them to discover if the home has any of these fiveexpensive problems.

Your inspector will need to study all the foundational and structural components of the home.

Investigate these very closely, and also ensure there is no water pooling under the house.

Have your inspector thoroughly check out the roof.

Additionally, walk around the home and examine the ceilings.

Check the upper corners of the home, said Phil Green, CEO atI Buy SD.

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This would give you a visual indication of any sitting water damage that has ever happened to the home.

But dont rely on your eyes alone.

Its imperative that a qualified inspector go up on the roof to get a full perspective.

Youll also want to spot indicators ofpoor rain water drainage.

Green always encourages homebuyers to get a full plumbing system analysis.

Another serious problem that can be completely hidden to the eye?

Termites, which literally eat away at your home.

If there are termites, you may be able to negotiate a lower price.

Knocking this out early can really help someone in the negotiation phase of buying a home, Green said.

Find out upfront whether or not the property is located in a flood zone.