The Greg Jansen Team Real Estate Forum

Things to Remember About Inspections: A long discussion could be made regarding the merits of either using one “General Inspector” or using a long list of specialized inspectors or a combination of the two. I’ll instead just make a few comments to spark your thought as you consider how you would like to proceed with the inspection process. Remember! All inspectors are human,..(read more)

Adverse Conditions that Might not be Covered by the Contract and How to protect yourself: You should be aware that the language of the contract excludes certain items and conditions commonly found in homes that might adversely affect the condition, costs, or future enjoyment of the home you are purchasing. Be aware of these things as you view homes. A partial list of things that are not covered..(read more)

What Should You Inspect? While the contract has a partial list of areas commonly inspected in a typical real estate transaction, you have the right to inspect for any conditions that you may be concerned about. If any special situations or health conditions such as allergies require special or unusual inspections, it may be wise to add special language to the contract to cover those conditions as..(read more)

What Does the Inspection Cover? The home inspection and the negotiations surrounding it is one of the most critical parts of the real estate transaction and a reasonable understanding of the process can save the buyer from unwanted costs and surprises both before and after closing. The Contract of Sale commonly used in the Greenville area gives the purchaser the “right and responsibility”..(read more)