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Originally Posted by DAVES
Several reminders. The,"agent," is a sales person. Unless you hired them as a buyers agent they work for the seller not for you the buyer.
Shopping for friends? I do wonder. Shopping for a home is something people should do for themselves. You might for example love the landscaping etc and your friend may not.
A 17 year old roof? Perhaps, an assumption but everything else is likely the same age.
Air conditioning. Plumbing etc. I don't recall when, but you can look it up. The requirement for securing the roof to the home has gotten stronger. Electrical codes have changed. Not sure of the date but they are no longer allowed to use aluminum wiring.
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Aluminum wiring stopped in the 70s and new roof tie down codes for reroofs went into effect in 2007 so if house is older than that make sure the home inspector verifies the tie-downs and nailing of the sheathing is up to code as this will add significantly to cost of replacement of roof. Also make sure house does not have propylene plumbing used in the 90s that also makes the house uninsurable. That is Grey plastic pipe but it won't show where it comes out of wall you will probably have to check in the attic. That is part of an inspectors checklist. Lastly if they decide on the house purchase a good home warranty or perhaps make the owners buying it for them part of the deal.