May 2010 
There are 1 blog entries for May 2010.
Don't Skip The Home Inspection
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 at 11:25am. 899 Views, 0 Comments.
Every now and then I come across a buyer who questions whether or not they really need a home inspection, and I always have to stress to them the importance of getting one. If there is already a home inspection done before the home hits the market (pre-sale), then as long as it was done by someone reputable you can feel pretty comfortable trusting the information they provide. Some buyers choose to hire another inspector of their choosing just to be sure.
However on almost all short sales and foreclosures (which makes up over half of the current market) the sellers never have pre-sale inspections done, which makes it hugely important that you get one done as soon as you are in contract. I would say it's most important when dealing with a foreclosure,…
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