One of the first questions I ask my clients when they hire me is if they had noticed anything about the home they have specific concerns about. I take extra time to look at the issue to either determine the severity or ease their minds about it.

Over the course of my home inspection career, I have determined that there are a few things buyers can easily look for on the final walkthrough before they make an offer on a home and hire a home inspector. This can help you by determining beforehand if the home is worth the time and money of making an initial offer.

Here are a few quick things to look for. Remember to bring a small flashlight.

1. Go down to the basement and look for signs of moisture or cracking in the foundation. These are easily spotted by doing a quick scan of the exterior walls and floor. If it hasn