Posted on: 30-03-15 12:54:51
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Originally posted by AshwaniG
NY Desi its time to change your realtor if he is suggesting you to present an "unconditional offer" .
NEVER EVER put an offer without inspection clause. You don't know what is happening behind the walls and what may catch you with big shock .
Even though I know that most inspectors dont do a very good job but its not impossible to find a good one either ( again comes at a higher price ) who can walk you thorough all short comings in the house . That way you take a informed decision before you get into your biggest purchase of life here .
Don't be shy to look around and take your time to visit 100"s of house till you find what suits your requirement . Be ready to extend your budget little bit in case you like something very much .
May be it was my case but I never liked the houses that were in my my budget .
I appreciate your feedback. We did put an offer on one house without conditions, but that didnt go through. Since then I have been thinking about the unconditional offer. Its hard to change the realtor as he came through good recommendations and has been good so far with everything else. Thanks again.
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Originally posted by irock
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Originally posted by northyork_desi
Do I have to inspect anything else personally when I am at the house?
(1) Inspect the ceiling of the main floor carefully. If there are any patches or stains, there could be a very good chance of water leaking from the pipes from the upper floor washrooms(2-3 washrooms on upper floor). This would be a major problem for you to fix compare to furnaces or roof...
(2) Inspect the second floor windows near each corners of the house by opening & closing it. If the operation of the windows are not smooth, there is a good chance the foundation of the house is moving & displacing in those corners....Also do inspect the outside foundation for cracks near the ground.
(3) Inspect the paved driveway for cracks near foundation
(4) Inspect the Air Conditioner size installed outside of the house & determine weather it would be enough to cool the house in summer. Some people are now installing small A/C & taking away the big A/C with them after selling the house.
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Thanks for the tips. This is very helpful.
Other things to inspect
1. Roof
2. Electric panel
3. Applicances
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Originally posted by sudesingh
Other things to inspect
1. Roof
2. Electric panel
3. Applicances
Thanks. What do I check in the Electrical panel? Appliances is a given, but most likely will be changed as we prefer gas stove. Roof, I guess I will have to go with the age of the house and also to take a look from below the sections I can see.
I will be going in with the inspection clause regardless as when I sold my house, we settled on one with the highest price. Luckily for us, the buyer waived all clauses. However, we would have gone with them even if they had clauses.
1. Roof : Get into attic and make sure you don't see any leaking signs , gaps or broken pieces . Check if you have atleast 6" of insulation left .
2. Electrical panel : make sure its not fuse panel but breakers . 200 Amps service is nice to have if you plan to finish basement but 100 amps is suffice and easily insurable .
3. Appliances : All you can make sure is that all are in working condition including Furnace , AC , gas stove , fridge Dryer and washer . It is definitely a good idea to gas stove but make sure that you also buy 600 or more CFM hood with it .
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