How To Inspect A Home Before Buying (360p 2026)

Check for missing, curled, or "bald" shingles (losing granules). From the attic, look for water stains or daylight peeking through.

Focus on the most expensive systems to repair. Problems here are major negotiation points or reasons to walk away. how to inspect a home before buying

Look for wide horizontal cracks (>1/4 inch), bowing walls, or sloping floors. Check for missing, curled, or "bald" shingles (losing