June 2012

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5 warnings to look for when touring a home

Thursday, June 28th, 2012 at 9:47pm. 394 Views, 0 Comments.

When touring a potential home to buy, sometimes the residence can give hints as to its general condition. These signs certainly do not show the complete health of the property, but they are indicators that further inspection may be necessary.  As I show homes in the Greenville, SC area, here are a few things I typically look for on behalf of my real estate clients.

1. Age

When thinking of age, we naturally consider the overall age of a home.  But unlike the human body, a home does not age at an equal rate.  A 50-year old home that has been maintained will most likely have great bones and plenty of charm and character...once you remove the shag carpets, that is.  But if that 50-year old home still has its original roof, then you have…

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