So cousin Joe is going to help you out and save you $300 by inspecting your Metro Detroit home. Just don't come crying to me. Last week I had cousin Joe inspect one of my clients properties. I wanted to cry.
He spent more time talking about non essential things like:
what colors to paint the walls
how little he paid for his house
how they asked for 5 years of w-2s and they are going to do it to you to
he doesn't like the stove and refrigerator next to each other
that a $50,000 mortgage is going to have a $700 payment and if they need $30,000 to fix it up the mortgage payment is going to be $1500 a month. WHAT!!!!
that he's been a cement layer, hardwood floor installer, basement waterproofer and he knows how to do it all.....I honestly didn't know how many jobs he has had but.
that you need to pick up boxed electrical sockets and put them away.... because sitting in the kitchen cupboard will causes questions from the appraiser. WHAT!!!!
Sadly this guy did a bad job of inspecting the home but he knew about mortgages, and everything else. What was worse and he said it several times " AND THE REALTOR WILL BACK ME UP ON WHAT I'M SAYING" I about choked.
Who you have inspect your metro Detroit homeis important. So what I say to anybody that is thinking about having "cousin joe" or "uncle Bob" don't take their word for their expertise. I would only have cousin joe or uncle bob do it if they are a builder or a licensed contractor. If they only have a specialty in electrical work or just cement work, or just carpentry save yourself the potential problems. Hire a professional inspector for $300. It will be the best money you spend.
Just my thoughts. It's your house and I'll go along with whatever you decide. If you decide to have cousin Bob inspect your Metro Detroit home I won't over ride your decision. It's your decision.
Russ Ravary your Metro Detroit real estate agent
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