11 High Cost Home Inspection Traps 2021
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11 High Cost Home Inspection Traps You Should Know Weeks Before You List Your Home
Barb, many home sellers fear the inspection. Many people think most buyers want to purchase their home as it is. What are some of the High Cost Home Inspection Traps you come across selling homes?
Buyers want to buy – but in most cases NOT as is
Most sellers assume their home is selling AS IS
Not a time for UPGRADES but
Buyers want broken things repaired
Lear Story
33 Physical Problems that come under scrutiny, with the inventory low, most buyers are stating they will not ask for cosmetic issues and focus on major systems, health and safety.
Colorado does NOT require a license to be an inspector.
Story of Landscaper inspector & Dad
The high-cost things include:
Roof replacements – particularly high deductibles
Furnace replacements
Electrical panel
Structural stuff can be really costly
Sewer and Septic Repairs
Some pre planning with a great real estate agent can help go you ready to sell worry free
TOP MECHANICAL SYSTEMS THAT COME UNDER HOME INSPECTION SCRUTINY:
1. Mechanical Systems:
HVAC – clean and service furnace
Water Heater – check permit history, building code has changed
2. Electrical – GFCI issues, Federal Pacific Panel
3. Plumbing:
There are often hidden things you may not see, it would not hurt to get your home pre-inspected
4. Appliances:
These should be functional
Refrigerator, washer and dryer are considered personal property.
MORE TOP MECHANICAL SYSTEMS THAT COME UNDER HOME INSPECTION SCRUTINY
4. Sewer / Septic:
If home does not have a sewer clean out…
Had inspectors pull toilets and not replace seals
Run sewer scopes through in appropriate lines
5. Roof Issues
Could be very costly – BLA Story
Could just be the cost of your deductible
Bonfoy Story
DOES THE LENDER OR APPRAISER CARE ABOUT SYSTEMS?
In most cases the Lenders and Appraisers do not require much of these items
They focus on whether the home meets the lending guidelines:
* Safety trip hazards, window well covers, broken windows, etc
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We are talking Barb about 11 High Cost Home Inspection Traps. Barb, what are some other home inspection issues that come up?
5. Decking / Broken Flatwork:
These could be a safety issue
Wood takes a beating in this climate
Much of these can be repaired.
Lately buyers are asking for broken concrete to be repaired. Not required by lender unless it is a trip hazard.
* Contractors say concrete will crack
6. Roofing:
Hail in our climate these are very, painfully common.
Before you go up for sale talk to your insurance company about the deductible for roof replacement if you think that will be an issue.
7. Windows:
Broken seals are cosmetic, functionality is a different issue.
Inspection Surprises…The Wildcard: The buyer INSPECTION WISH list:
Buyers Asking for Stuff!
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