Whatever you do please get the receipt
I have some friends who live in another state that recently purchased a house. During the home inspection process a fairly large water leak was discovered in the ceiling over the garage. In all probability the leak was the result of a frozen pipe that had burst! Drywall had obviously been damaged and the water had been turned off by the owner.
My friends asked the seller to fix the broken pipes and thought because the drywall was replaced and repaired, everything was properly cared for, including the leak. They were absolutely wrong. The water was turned off all winter and when they turned it on in the spring, water went everywhere. The new drywall was ruined and now the new homeowners are faced with major damage that will cost several hundreds of dollars to repair.
The question is: Could this situation have been avoided? The answer is, "Yes!" How could it have been avoided? A simple receipt from the seller would have confirmed the job had been successfully completed. The truth is, out of ignorance in understanding the process of buying a home, my friends had failed to ask for that most important proof of payment. Now the new homeowners are wondering if the new drywall was nothing but a cover up for a job that was never finished or even started in the first place.
For sure, this is just one more reason why you and every home buyer must have representation throughout the home buying process and in fact, all of the way to the closing table. A true and seasoned Real Estate Professional would have asked for the receipt!
Is Your Real Estate schedule out of control?
Today, while on my website, I invite you download my free gift to you that can make a positive difference in all of your Real Estate shopping. It is a piece of software, an eCalendar and Planning Guide that will assist you in your Real Estate endeavors. It is absolutely free without any strings attached. No registration necessary to download it. No kidding, it really is free! I WANT MY FREE ECALENDAR NOW!
Here is something on my website worth trying out:
*Remember, on my website your home search is without registration. You will not be bothered by a pesky agent or unsolicited emails. All you have to do is enter your search criteria and start searching! FAIRFAX HOMES FOR SALE PLUS ALL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA MLS
Here is my "because you need to know" section:
*No registration is necessary for the Fairfax Homes For Sale MLS general search on my site... IF you check the box to receive automated updates sent to your email, you will be required to give us your name and a valid email address.
This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and ERA Champion Realty have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.
David Burrows and ERA Champion Realty disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.