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. Everything that operates in the home should be checked! 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 prior to signing. I personally have bought 2 new builds in my life ... and things are NOT always perfect with new builds! Fortunately, my experiences have been positive where the builders made immediate and complete corrections.
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 be 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 vastly reconsider the sale price, ask for the full amount to fix the problem(s), or walk away. A full inspection should be part of the conditions/ contingencies in
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