When you go to look at a home, you sort of assume there will be some basics – light, cleanliness and water in the pipes instead of all over the floor. Unfortunately, whether you are looking at million dollar properties people are still living in or a five thousand dollar property that has been repossessed, these things aren’t always going to happen. The thing is, realtors should be ready for anything, but I have only met a few who are really prepared. So, it is up to the buyer to be prepared for all the bizarre stuff that could happen when you are house hunting.
When I go to look at homes, especially foreclosed properties, I bring along a house hunting tool kit. The items in my kit include:
- Good, sturdy flashlights.
- Rubber boots in case I want to head into a dark, iffy basement.
- Gloves.
- First aid kit.
- Screwdriver and wrench just because you never know when you’ll wish you had them.
- Hand sanitizer and hand wipes.
- Face mask in case I suspect there might be some mold.
- Camera.
- Notebook and pen.
- Walking stick to test floors and stairs before I step on them.
- Rags.
Now, if I am looking by myself, I don’t need stuff like the rubber boots or walking stick. I say it looks like too much for me to handle and move on. But if I’m looking with someone who wants to take on a big rehab, I do sometimes need the extra gear.
Do you have a house hunting kit you use?
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