home inspections: 10 Home Inspection Red Flags!
- 07/01/21 08:54 PM
Most homebuyers realize that they can’t expect a perfect home inspection report when buying a resale home. Cosmetic flaws and minor repairs are easily managed and shouldn’t be dealbreakers. That said, there are some issues that are more serious and should give the buyer pause if not addressed adequately. 10 Home Inspection Red Flags LeakyandRundownRoofing–watchforsignsofcurrentorpastwater damage. PoorDrainage–drainageissuescancauseseriousdamagetothehome foundation, siding, and basements. FoundationIssues–signsoffoundationproblemscanincludecracks around doors and windows or uneven floors. Foundation problems can cost thousands of dollars to correct. PlumbingProblems–majorplumbingissuesshouldbeconsideredcarefully and further explored. PestInfestations–termitesandotherwood-eatingpestscancause extensive damage that can be hard to find and costly to repair. Mold–that“musty”smellcouldbeduetohiddenmoldandfurther investigation should be taken as … (6 comments)
home inspections: Don't Tell Me "Not to Bother" Sending Over a Request For Repairs
- 01/21/11 02:31 AM
Your Lake Arrowhead Realtor would like to share some local Lake Arrowhead Information with you. I'm in an escrow with an agent who does/specializes in repos. My clients have done their home inspections and, all I can say is, DANGER! DANGER! DANGER! The report, done by a very reputable local inspector, called out numerous safety issues: Mainly electrical! Speaking with the listing agent, I explained that there are many fire hazards in that house according to the inspector and that I am preparing a REQUEST FOR REPAIRS. "Don't bother sending it over, the bank will not look at it." The agent replied. "Your … (12 comments)
home inspections: Across "The Walls" I could see the seller's life, and mind ~ DISAPPEAR to Alzheimers
- 03/22/09 08:18 AM
I went to a home inspection last week, as I usually do when I am representing buyers in a sale. I had only met the seller once before when I showed his home to my clients; the ones that bought his lovely cabin in the mountains. During this home inspection, after I did my agent's visual and as I waited for the inspector to finish, I ended up learning so much about this kind, slim, elderly gentleman, as I strolled through his rooms viewing his walls and reading about his accomplishments. About his younger years. Of his life with his bride. And his life as a father. It … (3 comments)
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Most homebuyers realize that they can’t expect a perfect home inspection report when buying a resale home. Cosmetic flaws and minor repairs are easily managed and shouldn’t be dealbreakers. That said, there are some issues that are more serious and should give the buyer pause if not addressed adequately.
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