Did the report really say that the house is that bad, or is that what you are getting from the report? I have never said that a home is terrible in an inspection report, I always try to present the issues in a fair & unbiased manner and then allow the client to decide for themselves. Let’s examine some possibilities & see where it takes us. When I hear this from someone my first thought is that the inspector gave a long list of problems, many of which were probably minor issues, and now the buyer is overwhelmed by the sheer number of problems identified. Take a deep breath and look closely at the list of issues. Many of the minor issues can be taken care of by the homeowner after you have moved in, and can be done over an extended period. As a prospective buyer you need to focus on the major issues, is the structure sound, does the heating or air conditioning system need replacement, is the electrical wiring a safety issue? Major issues and safety issues are the big concern, so examine those closely. Your inspector should have explained the difference in major issues, deferred cost items, safety issues and minor problems. Don’t let a long list of minor issues send you into a panic. How old is the home? No, not how long since it was renovated, or since the addition was built. When was the home actually built? When people renovate or remodel they rarely rebuild the entire structure, they add or remove walls, move the kitchen to where the dining room used to be, things like that. Renovations are often done by persons who may not have the knowledge and skills to assure that everything is done well. Moving a wall often involves much, much more than simply knocking out a wall here and moving it over there. The same issues exist with wiring, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and every other system or component of the home. So how old is the home? If you are buying a home that was constructed 60 years ago then you are going to get 60 years worth of issues, be prepared for it. |
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