Twice now, agents have refused to show us "home inspections on file", saying it will be given at closing
One had an added comment that some work had been done. This refusal set off red flags and
was a deal killer in both cases, for us. Does this not fall under full disclosure in a timely manner?
Hi there Johanna, You need to get your own home Inspection.
Ask your agent to help you
Regards
Michael Barron
Great advice from Emily. I suggest you document this refusal for full disclosure and write in "under duress" regarding contingency removal. The listing agent should notify his/her E & O insurance provider that somethin' is coming down the pike.
It is rare that a seller will have a home inspection performed prior to putting a home on the market and I don't think it would be helpful to have a home inspection from an owner especially if the inspection was performed more than a year to several years ago.
An agent "refusing" to give up information that could be useful to a buyer, I believe to be unethical.
The only thing the seller MUST provide to you is a Transfer Disclosure Statement, this is NOT a replacement of you ordering your Own inspection. This document is only "to the best of the sellers knowledge". In my opinion, it doesn't mean squat.
The seller must provide you this Transfer Disclosure statement within 5 days of contract acceptance.
***Please always order your Own home inspection.
emilyknell1@yahoo.com
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