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Answers (4)
- Kimberly Kinville, "Oregon Specialist"
- Contributions:186
Hi, there
Great question.
Always, do your homework and get an inspection. Regardless if the home is new or old. Your Agent should be able to refer you to at least 3 or more qualified inspectors whom they have worked with before and are satisfied with their performance. The cost can vary.
The sellers are required to fill out a sellers disclosure in the state of Oregon. This is a great resource for Buyers who may have concerns.
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Best Wishes,
Great question.
Always, do your homework and get an inspection. Regardless if the home is new or old. Your Agent should be able to refer you to at least 3 or more qualified inspectors whom they have worked with before and are satisfied with their performance. The cost can vary.
The sellers are required to fill out a sellers disclosure in the state of Oregon. This is a great resource for Buyers who may have concerns.
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Best Wishes,
- Brian Persons, "frhi"
- Contributions:26
It is always good to have your own inspection done. Most experienced certified home inspectors should be able to help you out. Home inspections are non invasive observations of the general condition of the home. If there is a specific area you are concerned about, ask the inspector to focus on that area or refer a specialist. Ask alot of questions and be comfortable going into your new purchase. Hopefully, this will be of some help.
- Natasha Kennedy, "Natasha Kennedy"
- Contributions:487
Sometimes a great inspector can't see everything. One of my clients bought a house and they started to tear walls and found a huge mold groth behind the drywall. The inspector couldn't see.
- Kari Wisenbaker, "Kari W"
- Contributions:102
Hi Jess,
There is not one central source for information, though I have a couple of ideas...
1. Request the Seller Property Disclosures. In Colorado, Sellers are required to disclose any material defects. Knowing what is in the property disclosure prior to your inspection can help your inspector know what to focus/investigate in detail on as he goes through his inspection.
2. Take the time to research your own inspectors, and don't let the cost be your only factor here. There are some great inspectors, and some not-so-great. Your Realtor should be able to help with recommendations as well. This is one area where you don't want to skimp!
I hope this helps - good luck with this home!
There is not one central source for information, though I have a couple of ideas...
1. Request the Seller Property Disclosures. In Colorado, Sellers are required to disclose any material defects. Knowing what is in the property disclosure prior to your inspection can help your inspector know what to focus/investigate in detail on as he goes through his inspection.
2. Take the time to research your own inspectors, and don't let the cost be your only factor here. There are some great inspectors, and some not-so-great. Your Realtor should be able to help with recommendations as well. This is one area where you don't want to skimp!
I hope this helps - good luck with this home!
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