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Here are some questions you'll want to ask or the owner of broker you are working with:
- How long have you lived there?
- How old are the additions?
- If any remodeling has been done, were the required local permits obtained and inspections completed?
- How old is the roof? Any history of leakage or other seasonal problems?
- Is the chimney lined or unlined? When was it last cleaned?
- If a wood stove is present, do you have a permit?
- When was the home last painted?
- Does the yard suffer from any seasonal flooding problems?
- How old is the heating system? When was it last cleaned and tuned up? Are all rooms heated and cooled evenly?
- How old is the central cooling system? When was it last serviced?
- Does the home have public water of a well? If a well is present, where is it located? When was the water last quality tested? How old is the pump? Does the well ever go dry? Is a filtration system needed?
- Do you ever experience problems with water pressure or drainage?
- How old is the hot water heater? Do you have enough hot water?
- Is the home connected to the public sewer system or a private septic system or cesspool? If a private system is present, does it ever backup? When was the system last pumped out?
- What size is the electrical service? (Note: There should be a 100 amp minimum.) Are you aware of any aluminum wiring in the home?
- Does the home have fuses or circuit breakers?
- Does any water ever leak into the basement? If yes, where and when? Is a pump needed?
- Are there any upcoming budgeted major repairs?
- How old are the kitchen appliances?
- Is the home insulated? If yes, what kind and where located?
- Has the home ever had any pest infestation (such as termites, carpenter ants, powder post beetles, etc.)? Has the home ever been chemically treated by a pest control company?
- What items, fixtures or equipment will be left as part of the sale?
- Has the home ever been tested for lead paint?
- Has the home ever been tested for radon?
- Does the home have any prior air quality problems?
- Are there any utility easements on the dead?
- If a pool is present, how old is the pool, liner, filter, etc.?
- Are you aware of any asbestos in the home?
- Are you aware of any past or present conditions that may have affected the habitability or structural stability of the home?
- Have you made any significant structural repairs or changes in the time you have owned the home?
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Tips - Asking the right questions 
