Foreclosure/Short Sale Inspections

Check out this article on purchasing a forelcosure: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,20259084-2,00.html

You're buying a property in foreclosure/short sale, bargained a good price, signed the necessary contracts, began the loan process and wondering, "Should I get the home inspected, even though I may be purchasing the property in an "as is" state?"  The question shouldn't be, "Should I get an inspection?"  The question should be, "I want to know the true condition of the house I am purchasing; when can I schedule the inspection?"

When buying a home, you should always have a professional home inspection performed, especially a property in foreclosure or in a short sale. It is sometimes amazing what condition the home may be in on a foreclosure or short sale.  You need to know exactly what you are getting, which can save you money. Making your buying decision much easier and more confident.

Here are 6 reasons you should get an inspection on foreclosed homes:

1. You receive the same thorough and comprehensive inspection of the building, regardless if it is in foreclosure or a short sale.  We inspect the house as an unbiased third party. 
2. Know and understand the "true" condition of the house before you have to invest your time and hard earned money into improvements.
3. The inspection can find issues such as mold or other indoor air quality issues that may not have been apparent during your initial walk through.  Finding issues early can save YOU money in the long run.
4. Many areas, such as attics, crawlspaces, and the like are normally not looked at when searching for the right home.  We take the time to properly inspect those areas and point out what is right and what may need some attention at no additional charge.
5. Operating and inspecting the different mechanicals, i.e. furnace, a/c, water heater, appliances, etc. can save YOU a great deal of money if you know their condition beforehand.
6. There may be safety issues with the house that you were not aware of when you first looked at it.  The inspection and report will spell out any issues and make recommendations on correcting those issues. 

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