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Think Twice Before Waiving Inspection

Just a quick reminder - never waive the inspection.

Recently, we put in an offer for a house that had sold just 2-3 years ago. The price had surged by 38-40%, and although it had a few surface updates like an updated wet bar and a fancy foyer chandelier, there were no major renovations.

The house is 40 years old, so we asked upfront about the condition of crucial stuff like the roof, windows, AC, and water heater. The agent told us that all was well, with the roof having been recently inspected and found in good shape. They said the windows were replaced as needed and the AC and water heater were in good condition.

Fast forward to our inspection. The report - The roof had signs of advanced aging, moss growth, and heavy deterioration. One HVAC system was beyond its life expectancy, and it seemed like no maintenance had been done in ages. The other HVAC at the 20 year mark. We found mouse droppings in the basement. And the windows, Some were literally rotting from the inside.

So, a gentle reminder - no matter how charming or seemingly perfect a house might be, don't skip the inspection. It's essential to know exactly what you're getting into. We decided to back out instead of trying to negotiate as we thought the house was pretty overpriced already.

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