The old adage that if "it seems to good to be true, it probably is" relates to real estate in many ways. On the listing side, the listings that seem to fall in your lap often become the most time-consuming and troublesome. It's often the thing that "slipped the seller's mind" that come back to haunt the process. Maybe it's a propane tank buried in the backyard, mold in the attic, water in the cellar, or any number of things. Whatever it is, it takes a relatively simple closing and turns it into something that is anything but simple.
The solution? Do a thorough inspection of the property yourself and ask (and re-ask) questions until your are sure you have all the answers. It's the only was to avoid unnecessary and untimely delays.
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