Buyers had little recourse when they decided to flee the home. They had signed a document noting the snake infestation. They said they had been assured by their agent that the snakes were just a story “invented” by the previous owners to leave their mortgage behind. The buyers filed for bankruptcy and the house was repossessed. They left the home the day after their daughter was born, just three months after moving in. The house briefly went back on the market. Now owned by the bank, it was listed at $244,900 a year later. The property has since been taken off the market, while the bank decides what to do with it. The moral of the story is to have a good inspection. These buyers were attracted by a price. They did not have a proper inspection of the home before purchasing and had no quality representation from a true real estate professional. Be careful. Be smart. These horror stories are real and happen every day. Do your homework before signing paperwork or jumping into a new home. Too many people spend more time shopping for a car than they do a home — a much larger and more permanent investment. You have time to educate yourself, and to work together with a quality real estate professional who will find an experienced home inspector to help you.
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