Older Foothills homes: what deserves a closer look
A calm due-diligence checklist for the first walkthrough.
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You do not need to diagnose a house during a showing. You do need to notice which questions deserve expert follow-up before your contingency deadlines.
Look for systems, not just finishes
Fresh paint can be pleasant, but the roof, drainage, electrical, plumbing and heating systems shape risk. Ask what was updated, when and whether records are available.
Follow the water
Site slope, gutters, staining and landscaping can suggest where a specialist should look more carefully. Observation is not a diagnosis; it is a way to ask better questions.
Use the right experts
A general inspection is the beginning of due diligence. Property conditions may warrant additional licensed specialists and review of available public records.
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