If you were buying a house......

mominiowa · 10-13-2005, 09:28 PM

If you were buying a home - would you invest 700$ to have it inspected by a state certified inspector....???(sometimes these fees can be placed on your home loan and then you can work with the owner and have some things fixed before you sign the papers...)

Clint · 10-13-2005, 10:38 PM

Absolutely. It could be the least expensive and most effective purchase the buyer ever made.

weeder · 10-13-2005, 11:28 PM

I certainly would. Unfortunately, I didnt 2 years ago. I have spent 5x that as a result.

Accountable · 10-14-2005, 05:10 AM

I don't know anything about state certifications. I'd feel better if they were certified by an organization that knows construction.

IMO, it is a waste of money to not get an inspection. I even recommend getting an inspection on a new home if you can't be present throughout the building process.

10-14-2005, 06:18 AM

Without question the most important $700 you will invest

gmc · 10-14-2005, 09:14 AM

Just out of curiosity, does the mortgage`lender not require that you have a survey done? In the UK you can't get a mortgage` without the survey

mominiowa · 10-14-2005, 03:00 PM

Yes -you have to have a survey.......the reason I asked was my hubby is getting certified and some people think its a good idea some don't - but I think it will be a good thing! - was just getting an opinion....THANKS!

ubetta · 10-14-2005, 08:59 PM

Wow. Is that what it costs by you? That's the going rate? It's very expensive compared to what we pay here. But yes, most buyers have the home inspected.

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10-13-2005, 10:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Clint So much to learn! Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,857	Re: If you were buying a house...... Absolutely. It could be the least expensive and most effective purchase the buyer ever made.
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Accountable Isn't Everybody? Supporting Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 20,467	Re: If you were buying a house...... I don't know anything about state certifications. I'd feel better if they were certified by an organization that knows construction. IMO, it is a waste of money to not get an inspection. I even recommend getting an inspection on a new home if you can't be present throughout the building process. __________________ . I choose freedom, warts and all. Want to support the troops? Click here
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10-14-2005, 06:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
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mominiowa Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Well..... if this is HELL?? Posts: 1,552	Re: If you were buying a house...... Yes -you have to have a survey.......the reason I asked was my hubby is getting certified and some people think its a good idea some don't - but I think it will be a good thing! - was just getting an opinion....THANKS! __________________ Driving me crazy is an art form.. my kids hold the brush!!
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10-14-2005, 08:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
ubetta Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 426	Re: If you were buying a house...... Wow. Is that what it costs by you? That's the going rate? It's very expensive compared to what we pay here. But yes, most buyers have the home inspected.
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