What I will tell you is to get a professional home inspection done right away. In fact, every purchase contract I am involved with has an inspection contingency clause. Why would you not?
You have hear it said in many ways....you know, the Forrest Gump line, "life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you will get." Buying a house is like being told to go to the market and pick out the best melon. You may look at it very closely. You may admire its appearance. Heck, it may even smell good. You may thump on it. But you really don't know how good it is until you have cut into it.
Now, looking for houses. You look at it closely. You admire its appearance and curb appeal. You enter that front door and it smells clean, maybe even like freshly baked bread or some other aroma. You thump on a few of the walls. But, you really don't know how solid that house is until you move in. and experience it!
No, you can know its condition now by having an inspection conducted by a qualified inspector!
How do you know if your potential home needs an inspection? I tell my clients the same thing - every home, even new construction should be inspected! I have never had a client not have an inspection conducted!
I am not going to tell you that an inspection will identify things that may happen down the road. A good inspector can tell you the present condition of the house. Some inspectors even use infrared technology to "see behind the walls." An inspector will point out potential problems.
In this current market I always negotiate for a home inspection - to be paid for by the seller. It is not that expensive...$300-$400 usually.
Have a question on buying a home in the Brevard County market? Looking to buy in Viera, Suntree or Melbourne, give me a call. Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida.
