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checklist for buying a new home

Reports
Property Inspection
Radon
Mold/air quality
Termites
Roof
Land survey
Asbestos and lead paint 
Flood map
Insurance
HOA docs
Title
Appraisal
Sales tax and income tax
Local neighborhood community - events, newspaper

Things to bring
Measuring tape
Outlet power checker
24 or 48 inch box level

Heating and cooling distribution
Furnace condition and filter type
AC unit condition 
Hot water heater condition
Sounds of heater, AC, and fans
Sounds of sewer pipes when toilets flush and sinks run 
Noise between walls and floors
Neighbors
Outside Noise intrusion 
Window and door operation including locking mechanisms
Effectiveness of doors and windows to block outside air and noise
Time it takes to get hot water at faucets and showers 
Test all water valves to see if they hold and don't leak - sinks, toilets, sections of house, main water shutoff 
Change in shower water pressure and temp when other water is running or turns on/off (toilets, washer, dishwasher, kitchen sink, sprinklers)
How level the floors and walls are
Drywall condition - finish quality, popcorn ceiling, tape and seams
Driveway and sidewalk condition/settling issues
Irrigation system test and zoning
Electrical panel labeling and organization
Ability to add circuits especially for EV charger
Light switch and outlet tests. Know what each switch controls.
Gutters and where the water flows
Fridge drinking water and ice hookups, test, and filter 
Kitchen sink and garbage disposal rest 
Dishwasher hookups and test
Oven, microwave, and stove test
Laundry washer and dryer hookups and test
Dryer vent line inspection

Questions
Random sprinkler heads
Large concrete wall
Risks from hillside washing away or slope change
Paint - heron plume SW 6070

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