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I bought it cheap at a Bank Auction, I dont need a home Inspection

By
Home Inspector with ACSI American Construction Specialists & Investigations

I cringe each time someone called to book a home Inspection and they say those words.

They often have not even see the inside of the home.

Let me tell you a little secret, some people trash their homes when evicted.

I recently inspected one home that still had the power on but every wire had been cut out of the walls.

Electric is missing

Testing outlets is hard when they have been stolen

When performing home inspections in Chandler, I have seen huge sections of roofs removed, I have seen foundation issues covered up, On a home inspection in Mesa I have seen a pool so green it looks like they filled it with avocado and so much more.

Green Pool found by Mesa Home Inspector

I wonder if the last home inspector is at the bottom


I know the bank is selling it as is, but don’t you want to know what the definition if “IS” is? (sorry, i couldn’t resist) You need a home Inspection.
The banks are paying contractors to clean the home, they are paying people to paint, carpet and more in these homes. The bank has to pay for all the repairs then they claim they know nothing about the home.

They have you sign a document that says they are not going to give you any of the disclosures required by law. And you want to buy it from them “AS IS” with out a Home inspection.

You have that right, you can buy the home with no disclosures and with no home inspection.

There is an old saying about that.

A fool and his money are soon parted.

Comments (6)

Carolyn Kolba
Serving Mentor, and all of Lake County, Ohio - Mentor, OH
Keller Williams Realty- Mentor, Ohio

No inspection equals some major nasty surprises.  And... I am sure the neighbors will be "green with envy" watching your skin turn all those strange colors once you use that pool.  Ouch !

May 09, 2011 05:58 AM
Scott Warga
ACSI American Construction Specialists & Investigations - Gilbert, AZ

Carolyn, I like the green with envy comment, verry Punny. Thanks

May 09, 2011 06:22 AM
Diane McDermott
RealtorĀ®, GRI, Landis e2 Real Estate, LLC - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Real Estate Market

Scott I really don't get the logic that the type of sale means an inspection isn't necessary, I don't care who you're buying from or what the sales price is...get a home inspection!

May 09, 2011 09:03 AM
Michael Dagner
Brokers Guild Classic - Denver, CO
Your Denver Homes Realty Expert

Hi Scott,

Seen quite a few distressed houses that would have cost more to repair than the price paid for the house. 

May 09, 2011 04:56 PM
Scott Warga
ACSI American Construction Specialists & Investigations - Gilbert, AZ

How about this kitchen that was in a bank owned home. This would be a shock if you were not aware of itChandler Bank Owned Inspection

Look closely at the lower right corner and you will see where someone lit the studs on fire

May 09, 2011 05:21 PM
David Bruce, Jr.
Frederick Web Promotions - Frederick, MD
Local SEO Apex Predator

Excellent examples of why a home inspection is necessary, you ought to syndicate these blog posts (for republication preferably OUTSIDE of Arizona)

Allen Henderson speaks highly of you, I just subbed to your AR blog

May 09, 2011 08:59 PM