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Buyers and Inspections: How Much is Too Much to Ask?
Buyers and Inspections: How Much is Too Much to Ask?
 
At time of writing the offer on a property, I discuss the inspection options with each buyer.  Depending on the age of the home, the condition of the home, and the seller property disclosure information, the buyer determines which inspections that they would like to request.  These inspections are customarily ordered and paid for by the buyer and completed within 10 business days or less of the accepted offer.  
 
In the Cedar Rapids/Marion, Iowa area, the purchase contract addresses the intent of inspections as the following:
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"These inspections are not to be construed as inspections to bring an older home into compliance with the current local building codes.  These inspections are only mean to discover any major structural, mechanical, safety and health related issues or defects."
 
In other words, you can ask a seller to repair a leaking roof or a water heater that does not heat water, but you cannot ask for them to replace the furnace just because it is 15 years old or to clean the gutters.  If you have concern about broken window seals, overflowing gutters, tree limbs over the house, or a leaking faucet, these items can be ... more

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