09/14/2026
🚩 RED FLAG #6: Plumbing Problems
"Turn on the Faucet!"
Here's your permission to turn on the faucets during a home tour. 😉
Check the water.
🚩 Look for:
• Low water pressure
• Slow drains
• Leaking faucets
• Water under sinks
• Discolored water
• Toilets that don't flush properly
• Signs of previous water damage
And don't forget to look at the water heater.
Ask:
How old is it? Has it been serviced? Has it ever leaked?
💡 Homebuyer tip: Don't just look at the pretty parts of the house. Check the things that make the house function.