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ARE OTHER SYSTEMS OR ITEMS PRESENT AND INCLUDED IN THE SALE PRICE?

Yes No Condition Cost to install or repair

Security System _____ _____ _______________ __________________________

Garage door opener _____ _____ _______________ __________________________

Water Softener _____ _____ _______________ __________________________

Sprinkler system _____ _____ _______________ __________________________

Pool or Spa _____ _____ _______________ __________________________

Intercom _____ _____ _______________ __________________________

T.V. Antenna _____ _____ _______________ __________________________

Ceiling fans _____ _____ _______________ __________________________

Fireplace gas logs _____ _____ _______________ __________________________

Draperies _____ _____ _______________ __________________________

Storage buildings _____ _____ _______________ __________________________

Is a seller’s disclosure available?

Make a list of questions to ask the seller, or to have your agent inquire of

The seller.

What is the appraised value of the house? ___________________________

What is the seller's asking price of the house? ___________________________

Has the seller agreed to a dollar amount for repairs? ___________________________

What is the estimated cost for repairs? ___________________________

OTHER INFORMATION

School District: ____________________ Tax rate: _______________________________

Utility District: ____________________ Tax rate: _______________________________

In city or county? ____________________ Tax rate: _______________________________

HOUSE HUNTING TIPS

• Try not to see too many houses in one day. Looking at too many houses at one time can be confusing and exhausting.
• Are there any special features or "must have" items that you are looking for in your new house? Make a list.
• Be sure your real estate agent knows exactly what type of houses that you are looking for - - or at least as much as possible.
• When looking at houses, always bring along a map. Preferably one that you can write or make notes on.
• Bring along a camera or video recording equipment.
• Be sure to bring a note pad and tape measure with you. Make sketches of the floor plans that you like.
• When visiting houses, pick up a copy of the Seller's Disclosure Notice whenever possible. Also look for buyer information about special home features or recent improvements and repairs.
• Use a small rubber ball, marble, or pocket level to check for sloping floors, counter tops, door frames, etc.
• If you want to know what kind of utility bills to expect in your new house, you can call the utility company to get the highest and lowest bills for the last 12 months.
• Check with the county appraiser to get a rough idea of how much the house is worth and what your taxes will be.
• Flood insurance maps are usually available at the library.
• Never be afraid to ask questions.

Call 603-826-4207 / Cell 603-477-8072 Baker Home Inspection and Consulting, to inspect your new home. A "do-it-yourself" inspection is a good basis for comparing several houses to make a final selection. It can also help you to feel more certain about the quality and condition of the house you choose. Baker Home Inspection and Consulting will provide you with a non-biased evaluation of the condition of the home. This evaluation, combined with the information that the seller and real estate agent can provide, along with your own observations, will help you to eliminate much of the guess-work when buying a home. Reassurance that you are buying a sound home will give you peace of mind.

HOUSE ADDRESS _______________________________________________

AGENT'S NAME AND PHONE ____________________________________

This home buyer's checklist may be photocopied or reproduced for individual use, providing that it is reproduced in its entirety and is not altered in any way. Systematic or multiple reproduction of any part of this Home Buyer's Checklist or inclusion in any material for publication or resale is permissible only with prior written permission from Baker Home Inspection and Consulting.

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Property/Neighborhood Features Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure that you are aware of all features that, Claremont; New Hampshire has to offer you and your family!

If you and your family are new to the area. Your Real Estate Agent should be willing to help you with this info. Better yet your Agent should have a Homebuyer’s package made up to give you.

Stores/Shopping:

Nearby Mall:
Supermarket:
Banks:
Post Office:
Video Rental Store:
Liquor Store:
Specialty Shopping (e.g., Farmers’ Market, Organic Store):

Geting around town: At this time you won't find any bus routes or train stations in Claremont. This would be of help in other parts of the Country.

Bus Routes
Train Stations
Airport Proximity
Highway Proximity:
Parking

Schools/Education:

Elementary and High Schools:
Colleges:
Universities:
Adult Education:
Facilities for SENIORS:
Libraries:

Entertainment/Leisure:

Swimming Pool:
Gym/Fitness Center:
Tennis courts:
Parks and Recreation Grounds:
Running/Jogging Track:
Health Club:
Restaurants (from Take-Out to Dining Out):

( Homebuyers feel free to use this Neighborhood Features Checklist, in helpping you with your Homebuying. Happy home looking! )

This posting and the contents that are written here are the intellectual property of Baker Home Inspection and Consulting. All views and opinions expressed here by Baker Home Inspection and Consulting, and those that are kind enough to leave a comment are just that.

Baker Home Inspection and Consulting Blog is a part of the Active Rain Real Estate Network, which is a social community network made up mostly of Professionals in the Real Estate Industry.

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If you have mice in your house, you have probably called exterminators or tried your own critter traps to get rid of the pests. But this is just a temporary solution until more critters come in. The only effective way to get rid of them for good is to stop them from getting into your home in the first place. The one major path of entry that mice have into your home is the dryer vent.

Go outside and check the dryer vent cover to be sure it is securely attached. There should be a mesh material or screen to keep small animals from getting into the dryer duct. Mice love to chew through things to see what is on the other side. Chipmunks and other small critters have also been known for their curiosity or they're drawn to the warmth of your dryer vent. Once they chew through to make a way in, others will follow.

Not only do the critters have a way into your home, but they also have a warm, cozy place to build a nest. Birds have also been known to build a nest in a dryer vent. The nest is in the path of air-flow and lint traveling out of the dryer. When air-flow is limited, lint builds up and accumulates to the point of complete obstruction, leading to the system overheating and causing a fire. Lint is very combustible; it doesn't take much for it to ignite.

Some dryer vent systems have very long dryer ducts leading out of the house because of the location of the laundry room. Maybe it isn't on an outside wall, or you may have second floor laundry. These systems may be difficult for the average homeowner to access all the duct work for a complete cleaning. It may be necessary to have a professional dryer vent cleaning service give your system a complete inspection and cleaning. Call a professional who specializes in dryer vent repair and cleaning. They have special tools to do an effective dryer vent cleaning, easily and if anything isn't up to code, the can fix it while they are there.

Dryer Vent Maintenance prevents fires, helps your dryer work more efficiently, saving on energy cost; prolongs the life of your dryer and keeps small critters out of your home.

This article was written by Webb Dixon, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, a dryer vent cleaning and dryer vent repair professional. Webb believes it is important to increase public awareness of dryer vent safety to prevent dryer fires and save on energy costs. He talks to all of his clients about their dryer vent system, sharing tips on cleaning and maintenance in the time between his annual visits. Webb services New Hampshire, Claremont, Lebanon, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Rochester-Dover and Middlesex and Essex Counties in Massachusetts, Amesbury, Bedford, Carlisle, Dunstable, Essex, Groveland, Hamilton, Littleton, Marblehead, Middleton, Natick, Reading, Shirley, Wayland and neighboring cities and communities. For more information and tips on dryer vent cleaning and fire safety, visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com

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If you are coming to visit or relocating to Claremont, New Hampshire. You'll really want to make time to visit North Conway, New Hampshire. To take a ride on the Conway Senic Railroad.

All Aboard for the time of your life.

The Notch Train Ride.

Your going to enjoy some really fine natural scenery in New Hampshire as you travel through the spectacular Crawford Notch, the ride will take you past sheer bluffs, very steep ravines, cascading brooks, and streams, you'll get to see some really panoramic mountain views, vistas, and you'll be going across the famed Frankenstein Trestle and Willey Brook Bridge, you'll be enroute to the Crawford Depot or the Fabyan Station.

The Crawford Notch excursion allows you one of the fines opportunitys to relive a legend written in the annals of railroad history, when the first train rides through Crawford Notch over 130 years ago. The live commentary will include history and folklore of the railroad and the area, as well as lots of points of interests.

This posting and the contents that are written here are the intellectual property of Baker Home Inspection and Consulting. All views and opinions expressed here by Baker Home Inspection and Consulting and those that are kind enough to leave a comment are just that.

Baker Home Inspection and Consulting Blog is part of the Active Rain Real Estate Network, which is a social community network made up mostly of Professionals in the Real Estate Industry.

Copyright 2008 All Rights Reserved

I hope you and your family always have a fun and safe day!

Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!

Q. What is a "Home Inspection"?

A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home, from the roof to the foundation. Having a home inspected is like giving it a physical check-up. If problems or symptoms are found, Baker Home Inspection and Consulting may recommend further evaluation.

Q. How long does a HOME INSPECTION usual take?

It really depends on the type of inspection you choose, I’ll be on site from 1 to 5 hours. Most 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Standard Home Inspections are between 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

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I hope you and your family always have a fun and safe day!

This posting and the contents that are written here are the intellectual property of Baker Home Inspection and Consulting. All views and opinions expressed here by Baker Home Inspection and Consulting, and those that are kind enough to comment are just that.

Baker Home Inspection and Consulting Blog is part of the Active Rain Real Estate Network, which is a social community network made up mostly of Professionals in the Real Estate Industry.