Thanks for a very helpful episode. When you go to make an offer on a property or before you close, do you ever hire a home inspector? Or is that something your contractor can do?
Hey Lance! Great question! We don’t get a home inspection before we purchase a property for a few reasons. We have done this enough times to know exactly what to look for, and we generally buy direct from a homeowner and a part of our benefit to them is that they don’t need to go through that process. Also we typically close very fast and time does not allow. If you’re just starting out though, I think it’s a good idea. If nothing else, it will help you to learn what to look for. After awhile, you’ll get more comfortable with what you’re doing. If at all possible, we always have our contractor bid the job before we close. It never hurts to have a second pair of eyes on the house to verify what you are thinking, or to alert you of something you weren’t aware of. If you decide to get one just make sure that your contingency period allows for the time it will take. Thanks for your question!
Thanks for a very helpful episode. When you go to make an offer on a property or before you close, do you ever hire a home inspector? Or is that something your contractor can do?
Hey Lance! Great question! We don’t get a home inspection before we purchase a property for a few reasons. We have done this enough times to know exactly what to look for, and we generally buy direct from a homeowner and a part of our benefit to them is that they don’t need to go through that process. Also we typically close very fast and time does not allow. If you’re just starting out though, I think it’s a good idea. If nothing else, it will help you to learn what to look for. After awhile, you’ll get more comfortable with what you’re doing. If at all possible, we always have our contractor bid the job before we close. It never hurts to have a second pair of eyes on the house to verify what you are thinking, or to alert you of something you weren’t aware of. If you decide to get one just make sure that your contingency period allows for the time it will take. Thanks for your question!