As you tour homes for sale in Midland and the neighboring communities, you’ll be paying to attention to all the “little things”… at least in the beginning. For most people, things start to become fuzzy after the third or fourth home tour. But there are definitely things you should be on the lookout for in every home – especially in the bathrooms.

5 Things to Check Out in Bathrooms When You Tour Homes for Sale in Midland

Here’s a quick list of five things to check out in every bathroom you see during home tours:

  1. Lighting
  2. Vent fans
  3. Sink problems
  4. Flooring
  5. Storage

Here’s a closer look at each.

Bathroom Check #1: Lighting

The best way to check a bathroom’s lighting is to go inside, turn on the lights and shut the door. That way, you can see how much natural light comes in, whether the artificial lighting is up to snuff, and whether the fixtures are allowing enough artificial light to illuminate the space.

Bathroom Check #2: Vent fans

If a bathroom doesn’t have an exterior window, it’s supposed to have a vent fan. You can check the vent fan while you’re checking the lights. You want to make sure it’s not extra-loud or weak-sounding, and that it doesn’t sound like it’s struggling to even move.

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Bathroom Check #3: Sink problems

Open the cabinet beneath the sink and look for leaky pipes. While you’re in there, check for evidence that there was a past leak, too, such as bubbling paint or laminate on the bottom of the cabinet. See if there’s condensation on the pipes, as well.

Bathroom Check #4: Flooring

Look down at the bathroom floor in each space. See if there are cracks in the tile, separation between tiles or damaged grout. If the floor feels squishy, it can be a red flag that the boards beneath the floor are wet (and that’s bad).

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Bathroom Check #5: Storage

Look around for storage. Where does the current owner keep towels and extra toiletries? If there’s no space in the room for storage, think about what that would mean for you if you were to buy the home – could you carry in towels every day, and would you be able to find space to store your own toiletries?

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