As a homebuyer, your real estate agent will do their best bring you to see homes that meet the criteria you asked for. However, there's no guarantee that a home will have a history of being properly cared for.
Your real estate agent can choose the homes you see, but they have no control over the property owner's homeownership habits.
Why Home Maintenance Matters
Home maintenance should matter to you as a homebuyer and later on as a homeowner. A home needs consistent and proper maintenance in order to run efficiently, and that doesn't only apply to moving parts like the HVAC system. If a home isn't looked after, it begins to run down and then break down.
Just as a poorly maintained vehicle will eventually strand its owner on the side of the road, a poorly maintained home will eventually fail to properly house its occupants.
How To Tell If A Home Has Been Well-Maintained
A home that hasn't been cared for will easily give up its secrets to a discerning homebuyer. Conversely, you can tell if a home has been cherished and well-maintained over the years.
These are all positive signs for a prospective homebuyer. Of course, you must still pay attention to the home inspection report. But odds are if you see all these signs, you're probably looking at a new home that will serve your needs for many years to come.
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