What Really Matters
Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to
give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to
absorb a lot of information in a short time. This often includes a written report,
checklist, photographs, environmental reports, and what the inspector himself
says during the inspection. All this combined with the seller's disclosure and
what you notice yourself makes the experience even more overwhelming. What should
you do?
Relax. Most of your inspection will be maintenance recommendations, life expectancies
and minor imperfections. These are nice to know about. However, the issues that
really matter will fall into four categories:
Anything in these categories should be addressed. Often a serious problem can
be corrected inexpensively to protect both life and property (especially in categories
2 and 4).
Most sellers are honest and are often surprised to learn of defects uncovered
during an inspection. Realize that sellers are under no obligation to repair everything
mentioned in the report. No home is perfect. Keep things in perspective. Don't
kill your deal over things that don't matter. It is inappropriate to demand that
a seller address deferred maintenance, conditions already listed on the seller's
disclosure, or nit-picky items.
The above is an excerpt from Sell Your Home For More by Nick Gromicko.
Copyright (C) 1997 Nick Gromicko
All my fellow NACHI Members may use this and other NACHI articles royalty free
and need not credit the author.� Add it to your brochure and website!
All my fellow REALTORs may copy, reprint, and use this article as�you like.�
Great addition to your buyer's packets.
Copyright © 1999-2005 NACHI
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