Comments on: Top Red Flags for Homebuyers http://blog.redfin.com/sfbay/2008/05/top_red_flags_for_homebuyers.html Redfin Bay Area Sweet Digs Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:59:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Joe Joe http://blog.redfin.com/sfbay/2008/05/top_red_flags_for_homebuyers.html/comment-page-1#comment-11044 Joe Joe Fri, 01 Jul 2011 01:33:18 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/sfbay/2008/05/top_red_flags_for_homebuyers.html#comment-11044 Hire an engineering company to do the inspection!  They are the best at it and will give you an unbelievable report.  <br><br>I used Heimer Engineering, not associated with them in any way... <br> Hire an engineering company to do the inspection!  They are the best at it and will give you an unbelievable report. 

I used Heimer Engineering, not associated with them in any way… 

]]> By: Gutter Guard Reviews http://blog.redfin.com/sfbay/2008/05/top_red_flags_for_homebuyers.html/comment-page-1#comment-10553 Gutter Guard Reviews Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:46:00 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/sfbay/2008/05/top_red_flags_for_homebuyers.html#comment-10553 I'm not finished read this yet, but it's so fabulous 'n I'll back again when I was finished my job :D I'm not finished read this yet, but it's so fabulous 'n I'll back again when I was finished my job :D

]]> By: brenda.keener http://blog.redfin.com/sfbay/2008/05/top_red_flags_for_homebuyers.html/comment-page-1#comment-4707 brenda.keener Mon, 26 May 2008 16:06:44 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/sfbay/2008/05/top_red_flags_for_homebuyers.html#comment-4707 These are both good suggestions! I bought a new home warranty once, and when the stove went out I was very happy I did. These are both good suggestions! I bought a new home warranty once, and when the stove went out I was very happy I did.

]]> By: Anonymous http://blog.redfin.com/sfbay/2008/05/top_red_flags_for_homebuyers.html/comment-page-1#comment-4705 Anonymous Mon, 26 May 2008 08:45:37 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/sfbay/2008/05/top_red_flags_for_homebuyers.html#comment-4705 Our realtor also purchased a home warranty for us when we bought our house, and (though I was a skeptic) I highly recommend doing this for any new home. It's super cheap for the first year ($350-$500). It pays for itself with one or two small repairs, and covers most everything (plumbing, electrical, appliances, and more) that appeared to be in working order when you bought the house. This isn't something we ever would have bothered buying on our own (and I still would never renew it, since rates for subsequent years go up a lot--but they significantly discount the first year, and that's when you're most likely to discover unexpected "qualities" of your new house). But I'll definitely do it again for the first year--even if you never use it (though we have used ours, for a repair that would otherwise have been $1K+) it's a pretty small price for peace of mind. Our realtor also purchased a home warranty for us when we bought our house, and (though I was a skeptic) I highly recommend doing this for any new home. It’s super cheap for the first year ($350-$500). It pays for itself with one or two small repairs, and covers most everything (plumbing, electrical, appliances, and more) that appeared to be in working order when you bought the house. This isn’t something we ever would have bothered buying on our own (and I still would never renew it, since rates for subsequent years go up a lot–but they significantly discount the first year, and that’s when you’re most likely to discover unexpected “qualities” of your new house). But I’ll definitely do it again for the first year–even if you never use it (though we have used ours, for a repair that would otherwise have been $1K+) it’s a pretty small price for peace of mind.

]]> By: David http://blog.redfin.com/sfbay/2008/05/top_red_flags_for_homebuyers.html/comment-page-1#comment-4703 David Mon, 26 May 2008 05:07:45 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/sfbay/2008/05/top_red_flags_for_homebuyers.html#comment-4703 Check the mechanicals. Furnace, water heater, AC if present, water, toilet (running faucet and toilet at same time to check water pressure), sewer line, etc. Those can add up--a few grand each fix and all of a sudden you're out $20,000. Check the mechanicals. Furnace, water heater, AC if present, water, toilet (running faucet and toilet at same time to check water pressure), sewer line, etc.

Those can add up–a few grand each fix and all of a sudden you’re out $20,000.

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