Ahhh...the joys of home ownership. I saw this posted on Facebook. It was posted by a person I know in my town.
"Plumbing issues x3. Drain issues throughout. HVAC issues. Broken appliances. Ten million little projects adding up. Buy a house they said."
" I’ve owned this place for 3 weeks."
My question was, "Did you have a home inspection before signing the Purchase and Sale Agreement?"
These days more and more people are waiving the home inspection thinking it will give them a better chance of having their offer accepted.
I do not advise waiving the home inspection. Buyers should ask their Realtor® for a list of home inspectors in their area.
You might say, "But what is the point of a home inspection"? Simply, it is this. The main purpose of a home inspection is to give you, the buyer, the information needed to make an informed decision on the property you are considering buying.
Happy home hunting AND be careful out there. There can be many pitfalls a Professional Realtor® can guide you through to make your purchase a satisfying one
- A home inspection contingency allows buyers to hire a professional who will tell them about major and minor issues with a home before purchasing it.
- Many lenders won't offer financing on a home without an inspection.
- Home inspections can uncover potentially life-threatening problems like mold or faulty wiring that could cause a significant fire.
- In Massachusetts, home buyers have a 10-day window to get an inspection and decide whether proceed with the transaction.
- A thorough inspection is a critical step in purchasing a home.
- Home inspectors look at the exterior and interior parts of the home, including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, and foundations.
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