Charlotte Home Buyer Tips – 7 Important Areas to Check Out When Touring Charlotte Real Estate

When it comes to buying Charlotte real estate, people focus on the basic questions: Are there enough bedrooms? Is it in a good neighborhood? How is the school system? While these are all important points, you also need to focus on the quality of the house itself.

The quality and maintenance of a home can often be overlooked when buyers get excited about investing in a home. Fortunately, there are a few areas you can check to get a quick idea of how the Charlotte real estate was built and how well it’s been maintained BEFORE you put in that Offer to Purchase your new home.

Here are the top 7 troublesome areas to check on your potential new Charlotte home:

Check the foundation: A few small cracks may not be a big deal but, multiple cracked areas could spell trouble. Also, try to see the home on a rainy day, so that you can look for water pools that could turn into basement leaks.
Check under the kitchen sink and bathroom vanities: Any signs of water damage could mean more serious plumbing issues.
How are the utilities: Rusty water heaters, older furnaces and air conditioners could mean costly upgrades in the very near future.
Take a peek into the attic: Is there plenty of insulation? Are the electrical lines neatly run and absolutely no sign of any moisture? If something doesn’t look right to you, make sure your home inspector really focuses on that area.
Inspect the sidewalk, driveway and deck: Landscaping, concrete and wood decking in need of repair can lead to big bills down the road if not remedied before you buy.
Examine everything you can see on the outside: Is there rotted wood around the windows or doors? Look at what you can see of the roof. Are there any shingles missing? Is the roof discolored? Are the gutters in good condition? Examine all of the brick and siding as well.
What’s behind the electrical panel door? You want to see everything neatly organized and the area each breaker covers clearly indicated.

Remember, buying a home is a huge investment. Do your research and have everything checked out by a professional.

If you’re looking to buy Charlotte real estate, I can help. Give me a call today at (704) 491-3310 or email me at Debe@DebeMaxwell.com for more information.