Buying Highlands NC Real Estate, Skipping Inspection
Lynn Kimball, your guide to Highlands NC real estate
Skipping the home inspection occurs from time to time when people are buying Highlands NC real estate. This is a choice for buyers and not one that is typically recommended. Waiving the inspection means a buyer could be caught by surprise. While a Highlands NC REALTOR would not recommend forgoing a home inspection, there are cases where it can make sense.
What about an as-is home?
When a buyer is under contract for an as-is home he still may want an inspection. If the home will be a fixer-upper a buyer should know the basics, like the condition of the roof, structure, and foundation. As-is means the seller is selling a Highlands NC home as-is, with no intention of making repairs or changes. However, an as-is home is not always a junker. Knowing what you are buying is important when investing in a home.
Why skip the inspection?
There are very few good reasons for not getting an inspection for a Highlands NC home for sale. After all, buying a home is a big investment and no one wants a surprise. However, with real estate buzzing nationwide right now many areas are seeing a backup of being able to schedule an inspector. As a result, some buyers are forgoing the inspection to speed up the process. Is this a good idea? Probably not but the choice is that of the buyer. An inspection can easily be overlooked if a home will be razed for redevelopment.
Learn more about buying Highlands NC real estate
Contact me, Lynn Kimball, today to learn more about buying a home in Highlands NC. I welcome the opportunity to update you on the market while preparing you for the buying process. Let my knowledge and experience serve as your guide to buying Highlands NC real estate.
Click here to read “Some Buyers Waive Inspections to Avoid Delays” from REALTOR Magazine.
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