| When you are in the market to buy a home, you | | | | is still on the hook to fix these items at their |
| have a choice: purchase a brand new home or | | | | expense, not yours. |
| buy a home that has been or currently is a home | | | | Inspector Gadget - Don't assume all is well just |
| for others. There are distinct advantages to each | | | | because the home is new. Hire a certified |
| one. In this article I'll provide you with some hints | | | | inspector. If they uncover just one major flaw or |
| for what you should do and what you should | | | | building fault, you will have saved many times |
| watch for when you decide move ahead. | | | | over their cost. And if they do not find anything, |
| Real Estate Agent - Get your own. Do not | | | | then you will have just purchased piece of mind. |
| negotiate directly with the builder or the sales | | | | Action before Closing - Do not close on the home |
| folks at their sales center. Those sales people are | | | | if there are some major issues still unresolved. It |
| compensated by the builder or developer and | | | | would be acceptable and your call to proceed with |
| they are paid to sell you the home as fast and | | | | closing if there are a few minor issues still |
| for the very least work or effort on their | | | | outstanding on the punch list from you last |
| employer's behalf. Get someone that will be | | | | walkthrough. This of course is your call. But any |
| working for you! | | | | major issues require action before you take |
| Look for Bad Weather -Wind and rain can be | | | | ownership. Either get them fixed or get a |
| your friend before you buy. Visit the home when | | | | commitment in writing from the builder that these |
| the weather is bad so you can tell for yourself | | | | things will not only be taken care of, but get a |
| whether (no pun intended) there are any leaks, | | | | commitment date for completion and some type |
| loose shingles, siding or other weather-related | | | | of compensatory language if the work is not |
| issues. It is far better to find out while the builder | | | | completed. |