Once you’re under contract, or even BEFORE that, this checklist will help you understand the important things to look at and have your inspector out for. Don’t buy a dud!
Texas Real Estate Buyer Checklist
North Texas — All home ages — Clay soil conditions • Check items off as completed
Required Legal / TREC requirement
Critical Non-negotiable in North TX
Age-specific Depends on home's build year
North Texas clay note: Expansive clay soils are the single biggest structural variable in this region. The soil moves with every wet/dry cycle. Foundation evaluation is not optional — it is the first thing to understand on any property here, regardless of age or apparent condition. Scope the sewer lines. Always.
