Another mistake that buyers make is leaving without checking the utilities. They might be turned off, but you should ask for them to be turned back on to make sure there are no leaks and that everything is connected correctly. If you are using an agent they will request the seller's agent to contact the seller to make sure all the utilities are on (especially important for vacant properties) as without them on, your inspector cannot complete their job. All house inspection conditions apply to new construction, as well. Newly built houses can also have issues. Buying a house will likely be the biggest purchase in your life, and this isn’t the time to gamble with such a large amount of money at stake. When buying a home, always get an inspection.
WHAT TO DO AFTER THE INS O AFTER THE INSPECTION
After receiving an inspection report, there are two possible outcomes about how the situation may develop. In the best-case scenario, everything is fine, the house is in exemplary condition, and no further work is required. You’re good to go with other paperwork. A more typical scenario is that the house requires minor repairs. This may involve negotiations that the repair is done and inspected before moving along, or some price concession to account for your expense to make repairs. The worst-case scenario is that the house needs major investment not contemplated in the offer — for example, the roof has exceeded its useful life and is in immediate need of replacement, or the sub-structure leaks and can’t be inexpensively remediated. You might ask the seller to fix it, give a credit for the full amount to repair the problem(s), or walk away. A full inspection should be part of the conditions and contingencies in a home sale, thus
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