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4.1 Preparing For Showings
4.1 Preparing For Showings
showings
Preparing for a Showing:
Documents
ResidentIal
Datasheet
Sellers Disclosure
Utility Cost
Survey/Tax Maps
Research
Check if it is part of an HOA
Find the tax card and see what the sellers paid for the
home and when they purchased it
Review Seller Disclosure
Check if it's in a flood plain
Research
Check other homes that are active or sold in the
development
Check builders experience and background
Research
Ask if the corners/boundaries are marked
Check utility access - off-site (public) or on-site (well and
septic)
If septic, is there an approved PERC test?
Road Access - public or private
Are there active restrictive covenants?
Is there an approved builder list?
Is the land tillable, wooded, etc.
What is the current zoning?
Is the land subdividable? (Check zoning)
Are any property rights reserved? (mineral, timber, hunting,
etc.)
Check if it's in a flood plain,
Research
Check zoning to see if rentals are allowed
Some HOA's can restrict rentals
Some associations or municipalities have restricted short
term rentals (airbnb)
Review covenants and bylaws to see if there are any
restrictions.
If it is a current rental - See if leases are available, rental
amount, lease expiration date
Has property been code inspected?