11-04-2003, 09:36 PM
Absolutely get a home inspection as well as a termite/pest inspection. Some locations require well certifications if the property has a well. Go with a reputable inspector...not just the cheapest...and read your inspection report fully.
In NJ, you don't generally get the home inspections until AFTER you've signed the contract, but if there are serious issues, you can get out of the deal.
Make sure you have an attorney or title agency you can trust to represent your interests.
Don't be worried about appearing nitpicky about things. Get whatever you possibly can fixed by the sellers so you don't have to worry about it.
Make sure you get warranties for any work they had/have done, any appliances, etc.
Absolutely get the seller's new phone number. You'll be amazed at the stupid things you'll need to ask them (where the main water shut off is, etc).
In NJ, you don't generally get the home inspections until AFTER you've signed the contract, but if there are serious issues, you can get out of the deal.
Make sure you have an attorney or title agency you can trust to represent your interests.
Don't be worried about appearing nitpicky about things. Get whatever you possibly can fixed by the sellers so you don't have to worry about it.
Make sure you get warranties for any work they had/have done, any appliances, etc.
Absolutely get the seller's new phone number. You'll be amazed at the stupid things you'll need to ask them (where the main water shut off is, etc).
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