In a study of more than 50,000 residences, here are the top 10 defects found during home inspections:

• 54.9% are Doors that need adjusting or servicing

• 54.8% are Faucets and shower heads that need servicing

• 54.5% are Exterior caulking or sealant that is missing

• 53.7% are Outlet or light switch problems

• 48% are circuit breakers (GFCI) with no or defective protection

• 45.1% are Missing or defective smoke alarms

• 45% are Cosmetic sheetrock cracks or nail pops

• 40.5% are Fixtures and/or bulb problems

• 33.9% are Interior caulking, grout and/or sealer that are missing.

• 33.9% are Electrical service panel problems