Due-diligence checklist
433 Joe Cook St · Cottonwood, AL 36320
SingleFamily
· 3 bd / 2.0 ba
· 1,144 sqft
· built 2010
· listed $134,868
· MLS CFR-QZHS0MCF6YA1Q4
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Title & lien report
Confirm clear title; flag mechanics' liens, easements, or active suits.
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Seller disclosure
Pull the seller's written disclosure for material defects + work done without permits.
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Survey & boundary
Recent survey verifying lot lines, easements, encroachments.
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Inspection contingency
General home inspection within 7–10 days; right to renegotiate / cancel.
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Insurance binder
Get a written insurance quote BEFORE waiving the financing/inspection contingency.
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Builder warranty
Active structural / mechanical warranty windows; transferable?
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Roof age + condition
Even on new builds — confirm warranty + condition.
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HVAC age + condition
Same — get manufacturer warranty paperwork.
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Permits on record
Any work done after CO — was it permitted?
Notes from walkthrough / agent call