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Check under the hood...

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Real Estate Agent with Atlanta Communities 303302

Many times buyers walk into a home to find it the one. It meets all their requirements, checks all the boxes. They are in love! The offer is sent and accepted. Can it get any better? Maybe, but it can certainly get worse.

I have a listing that is the best maintained, cutest house in the neighborhood. Not a single showing has happened where the agent did not call or text,"Great House!" So what's the problem? It's what's under the hood, or in this case the roof.

An inspection turned up a possible leak in the roof. I brought in my roof contractor and he confirmed the problem. Looks like a new roof is in order. The seller was shocked because there were no signs of a roof leak inside the home and she never went into the attic.

Just like you should never buy a car without checking what's going on under the hood, a buyer should never buy a home without having a thorough inspection. At least the good news in this situation is that the buyers will be getting a great home AND a new roof.

Posted by

Peter den Boer, Associate Broker, Realtor

Atlanta Communities Real estate Brokerage

 

Ph. 770.713.1545

www.denboerhomes.com

 

I write about daily life as a Realtor in the Towne Lake Community in Woodstock Georgia.

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Charles Ross - eXp Realty LLC
eXp Realty LLC Salina Group - Salina, KS
Love To Help People

Excellent information. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend.

Feb 24, 2023 02:22 AM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Great blog and great analogy Peter, thanks for sharing!!!

Just like you should never buy a car without checking what's going on under the hood, a buyer should never buy a home without having a thorough inspection.

Feb 24, 2023 04:06 AM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker
Great information, thanks for sharing.  I hope you have a great day.
Feb 24, 2023 04:18 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Peter - proper due diligence and inspection remain important in real estate.  Timing makes a big difference.  

Feb 24, 2023 04:23 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Those areas that we rarely go into (attic/basement) definitely need lovin' too!

Feb 24, 2023 05:00 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

 

Thank you for the great information in your blog today to share with us here on the Rain. Make it a terrific day! bill

Feb 24, 2023 05:32 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Peter. Great reminder that sometimes it pays to get an inspection and make necessary repairs before listing. Enjoy your day.

Feb 24, 2023 05:48 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

The home will sell quickly now!  I haven't met many people that would want to have to install a new roof after purchasing a new home.

Feb 25, 2023 06:05 AM