How to Do-it-Yourself Exterior Home Inspection?

Do you have to be a licensed home inspector to know the right home before you buy your first property? Of course not. It's highly recommended that you hire a licensed home inspector before you sign on the dotted line in buying your first foreclosed property. But knowing some general tips in what to look when you inspect a home even just on the exterior could save you thousands of dollars.

The first and foremost is the foundation. A faulty foundation could make your prospective investment turned to a money pit instead. The video you're about to see will touch on that subject briefly.

Vegetation might look great along that wall and foundation. But it could also tear up the concrete for your foundation and also along your wall. A very common vegetation that we normally and it's nice are vines crawling along the wall. The problem with this is the roots getting to those crevices between blocks and mortar. It could deteriorate the wall badly enough. Vegetation in the form of trees is another common situation that makes a house looks good. But the branches of the tree is touching the roof, it's not good either. The constant brushing of the leaves from the air could surely tear down the shingles on your roof. You want to have safe distance from your home. It's not even a construction issues but it could also pose a threat when there's brush fire. Southern California folks could relate to this bad experience couple of years ago.

Inspect the window sill to see if there's any wind draft. This could also result in higher utility bills when you have to cool or heat the home. The video you're about to see will provide you such great general pointers and tips what to look for when you're doing DIY exterior home inspection. [youtube]nJEMD26v6wU[/youtube] The person and the entity mentioned in the video does not endorse www.buying-a-home-foreclosures.com nor affiliated with this site. Everything is purely additional information and tips.