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Home buyer's checklist

The stuff I'd want a friend to check before they made an offer on a place in the Lower Mainland. One page, nothing to sign up for.

Before you write the offer

  • Compare similar sold prices in the neighbourhood
  • Review strata minutes & depreciation report (condo/townhouse)
  • Confirm zoning, property lines & permits
  • Ask about past renovations and whether they were permitted
  • Budget for a professional home inspection in your offer
  • Include an inspection condition in your offer

What an inspection covers

  • Roof, attic & insulation
  • Exterior, drainage & grading
  • Structure & foundation
  • Electrical system & panel
  • Plumbing, fixtures & water heater
  • Heating & cooling (HVAC)
  • Interior, windows & doors
  • Garage & safety systems

It's a visual inspection — I look at what's accessible, not inside the walls. It turns up visible defects and safety issues and gives you a sense of what maintenance is coming, which is usually enough to renegotiate or, if it's bad enough, walk. Full list on the What I Inspect page.

Worth asking the seller

  • Age of the roof, furnace, water heater & appliances?
  • Any known leaks, moisture, or mold history?
  • Any structural or foundation work?
  • Any recent repairs or replacements?
  • Are there warranties that transfer to the new owner?
Got an accepted offer?

Book the inspection

Get it done inside your subject period. Send the address and I'll come back with a price and dates.

Got a place that needs looking at?

Book online, call, or send a WhatsApp. You'll have the report, usually, the same day.

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