Items of a cosmetic nature… scratches in theOrchards WA REO for sale wood floor, stains in the carpet, trim missing in the living room, bedroom light fixtures needing bulbs, etc. I personally don't think they belong in an inspection report… especially on an REO property. A lot of these homes have taken a beating, and it's typically evident when you walked in the door. These types of items are irrelevant to the bank (they usually already know about them from the pictures the listing agent takes prior to putting on the market) and they should be to the buyer. If it was visible at the time you wrote the offer, and you signed the addendum stating the property is being sold "as-is"… what you see it what you get.

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Purchasing in the Pacific Northwest brings about another set of issues, due to the amount of precipitation we receive and our weather patterns. Homes in the Camas/Washougal area, and the Columbia River Gorge get a lot of wind and heavy rain in the winter. The extra harsh conditions are tough on a home's exterior and require maintenance more often.

Some of these items are a simple fix; some can turn into major repairs. Either way, I see one or more on the list in 75% of the reports that come across my desk:

  1. Water in the crawlspace
  2. Furnace needs to be serviced and air filter changed
  3. Dry rot near tubs, toilets, and decks
  4. Broken window seals
  5. Roof failure, leaks, missing shingles and/or flashing
  6. Broken pipes due to freezing
  7. Missing appliances, fixtures, disposals, copper piping
  8. Gutters need to be cleaned
  9. Missing downspouts
  10. Chimney needs cleaning

  

I would love to hear from agents in other parts of the country. What are typical/common repair items in your market area?

 

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